### Question
How is the "disclosing entity" defined?


### Answer
The term **disclosing entity** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1320a* as follows -

> an entity which is—


(A) a provider of services (as defined in section 1395x(u) of this title, other than a fund), an independent clinical laboratory, a renal disease facility, or a health maintenance organization (as defined in section 300e(a) of this title)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1320a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XI-GENERAL PROVISIONS, PEER REVIEW, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION > Part A-General Provisions**

