### Question
What is the definition of Secretary?


### Answer
The definition of **Secretary** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 1320a*:

> the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1320a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XI-GENERAL PROVISIONS, PEER REVIEW, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION > Part A-General Provisions**

