### Question
What is the definition of health care provider?


### Answer
The definition of **health care provider** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 1320b*:

> any entity that furnishes health care items or services, and includes a hospital or other provider of services, a physician or other health care practitioner or professional, a health care facility, or a supplier of health care items or services

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1320b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XI-GENERAL PROVISIONS, PEER REVIEW, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION > Part A-General Provisions**

