### Question
How is the "medical group" defined?


### Answer
The term **medical group** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 300e* as follows -

> a partnership, association, or other group—


(A) which is composed of health professionals licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy and of such other licensed health professionals (including dentists, optometrists, podiatrists, and psychologists) as are necessary for the provision of health services for which the group is responsible

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XI-HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS**

