### Question
Can you define what team of health care professionals means?


### Answer
**Team of health care professionals** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 1396w*:

> a team of health professionals (as described in the State plan amendment) that may—


(A) include physicians and other professionals, such as a nurse care coordinator, nutritionist, social worker, behavioral health professional, or any professionals deemed appropriate by the State

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1396w*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XIX-GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS**

