### Question
How is the "provider entity" defined?


### Answer
The term **provider entity** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395bb* as follows -

> a provider of services, supplier, facility, clinic, agency, or laboratory

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395bb*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part C-Miscellaneous Provisions**

