### Question
How is the "participant" defined?


### Answer
The term **participant** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395cc* as follows -

> an entity or individual—


(i) that is otherwise enrolled under this subchapter and that is—


(I) a physician (as defined in section 1395x(r)(1) of this title)

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

