### Question
How does ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY define medical facility?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 8101*, **medical facility** is defined as:

> any facility or part thereof which is, or will be, under the jurisdiction of the Secretary, or as otherwise authorized by law, for the provision of health-care services (including hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or domiciliary care or medical services), including any necessary building and auxiliary structure, garage, parking facility, mechanical equipment, trackage facilities leading thereto, abutting sidewalks, accommodations for attending personnel, and recreation facilities associated therewith

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 8101*
  - Heading: **PART VI-ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY > CHAPTER 81-ACQUISITION AND OPERATION OF HOSPITAL AND DOMICILIARY FACILITIES; PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY; ENHANCED-USE LEASES OF REAL PROPERTY > SUBCHAPTER I-ACQUISITION AND OPERATION OF MEDICAL FACILITIES**

