### Question
How does the law define independent freestanding emergency department?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 300gg*, **independent freestanding emergency department** is defined as:

> a health care facility that—


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

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300gg*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XXV-REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE > Part D-Additional Coverage Provisions**

