### Question
How is the term Secretary defined?


### Answer
The term **Secretary** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 17921* as the following:

> the Secretary of Health and Human Services

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17921*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 156-HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY > SUBCHAPTER III-PRIVACY**

