### Question
What does educated health care consumer mean?


### Answer
**Educated health care consumer** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 18024*:

> an individual who is knowledgeable about the health care system, and has background or experience in making informed decisions regarding health, medical, and scientific matters

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 18024*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 157-QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOR ALL AMERICANS > SUBCHAPTER III-AVAILABLE COVERAGE CHOICES FOR ALL AMERICANS > Part A-Establishment of Qualified Health Plans**

