### Question
How does the law define applicable hospital?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1395ww*, **applicable hospital** is defined as:

> a subsection (d) hospital or a hospital that is paid under section 1395f(b)(3) of this title, as the case may be

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

