### Question
What is the definition of independent freestanding emergency department?


### Answer
The definition of **independent freestanding emergency department** is as follows in *29 U.S.C. § 1185e*:

> a health care facility that—


(i) is geographically separate and distinct and licensed separately from a hospital under applicable State law

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1185e*
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