### Question
How does the law define participating hospital?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1395dd*, **participating hospital** is defined as:

> hospital that has entered into a provider agreement under section 1395cc of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395dd*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part D-Miscellaneous Provisions**

