### Question
How is the term rural primary care hospital defined?


### Answer
The term **rural primary care hospital** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395x* as the following:

> a facility designated by the Secretary as a rural primary care hospital under section 1395i–4(i)(2) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395x*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part C-Miscellaneous Provisions**

