### Question
How is the term patient navigator defined?


### Answer
The term **patient navigator** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 256a* as the following:

> an individual who has completed a training program approved by the Secretary to perform the duties listed in subsection (b)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 256a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part D-Primary Health Care > subpart v-healthy communities access program**

