### Question
What is the definition of health care employee of the Administration?


### Answer
The definition of **health care employee of the Administration** is as follows in *38 U.S.C. § 7316*:

> a physician, dentist, podiatrist, chiropractor, optometrist, nurse, physician assistant, expanded-function dental auxiliary, pharmacist, or paramedical (such as medical and dental technicians, nursing assistants, and therapists), or other supporting personnel

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 7316*
  - Heading: **PART V-BOARDS, ADMINISTRATIONS, AND SERVICES > CHAPTER 73-VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION&mdash;ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL AUTHORITY AND ADMINISTRATION**

