### Question
How is the "physician owner or investor" defined?


### Answer
The term **physician owner or investor** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395nn* as follows -

> a physician (or an immediate family member of such physician) with a direct or an indirect ownership or investment interest in the hospital

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395nn*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part E-Miscellaneous Provisions**

