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


### Answer
The definition of **health care provider** is as follows in *18 U.S.C. § 4048*:

> any person who is—


(A) authorized by the Director to provide health care services

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 4048*
  - Heading: **PART III-PRISONS AND PRISONERS > CHAPTER 303-BUREAU OF PRISONS**

