### Question
What is the definition of professional review body?


### Answer
The definition of **professional review body** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 11151*:

> a health care entity and the governing body or any committee of a health care entity which conducts professional review activity, and includes any committee of the medical staff of such an entity when assisting the governing body in a professional review activity

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 11151*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 117-ENCOURAGING GOOD FAITH PROFESSIONAL REVIEW ACTIVITIES > SUBCHAPTER III-DEFINITIONS AND REPORTS**

