### Question
What is the definition of health care operation?


### Answer
The definition of **health care operation** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 17921*:

> given such term in section 164.501 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations.

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

