### Question
How is the term outpatient critical access hospital services defined?


### Answer
The term **outpatient critical access hospital services** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395x* as the following:

> medical and other health services furnished by a critical access hospital on an outpatient basis

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

