### Question
Can you define what medical group means?


### Answer
**Medical group** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 300e*:

> a partnership, association, or other group—


(A) which is composed of health professionals licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy and of such other licensed health professionals (including dentists, optometrists, podiatrists, and psychologists) as are necessary for the provision of health services for which the group is responsible

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XI-HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS**

