### Question
How is the term medical facility defined?


### Answer
The term **medical facility** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 300s* as the following:

> a hospital, public health center, outpatient medical facility, rehabilitation facility, facility for long-term care, or other facility (as may be designated by the Secretary) for the provision of health care to ambulatory patients

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300s*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XIV-HEALTH RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT > Part C-General Provisions**

