### Question
How does the law define health care provider?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 18122*, **health care provider** is defined as:

> any individual, group practice, corporation of health care professionals, or hospital—


(i) licensed, registered, or certified under Federal or State laws or regulations to provide health care services

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 18122*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 157-QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOR ALL AMERICANS > SUBCHAPTER VI-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS**

