### Question
How is the term designated provider defined?


### Answer
The term **designated provider** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395ggg* as the following:

> given that term in section 721(5) of the National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 1997 (Public Law 104–201; 

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395ggg*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part D-Miscellaneous Provisions**

