### Question
Can you define what program entity means?


### Answer
**Program entity** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 295l*:

> any public or private entity which collects, compiles, or analyzes health professions data under an arrangement with the Secretary for purposes of this section

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 295l*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER V-HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION > Part G-General Provisions**

