### Question
How does the law define designated health care regions of the Department?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 1729A*, **designated health care regions of the Department** is defined as:

> the geographic areas designated by the Secretary for purposes of the management of, and allocation of resources for, health care services provided by the Department

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 1729A*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 17-HOSPITAL, NURSING HOME, DOMICILIARY, AND MEDICAL CARE > SUBCHAPTER III-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOME CARE AND MEDICAL TREATMENT OF VETERANS**

