### Question
How is the "hospital" defined?


### Answer
The term **hospital** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 11151* as follows -

> an entity described in paragraphs (1) and (7) of section 1395x(e) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 11151*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 117-ENCOURAGING GOOD FAITH PROFESSIONAL REVIEW ACTIVITIES > SUBCHAPTER III-DEFINITIONS AND REPORTS**

