### Question
How is the "health care organization" defined?


### Answer
The term **health care organization** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 280g* as follows -

> any individual or entity which is obligated to provide, pay for, or administer health benefits under any health plan

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 280g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part P-Additional Programs**

