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Arkansas Code Title 20. Public Health and Welfare § 20-6-203. Definitions

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

As used in this subchapter:

(1)(A) “Entity” means any person, organization, or business entity of any type that engages a healthcare provider as an employee, independent contractor, member, or in any other capacity for the practice of medicine as defined in § 17-95-202.

(B) “Entity” does not include insurance companies, health maintenance organizations, or hospital and medical service corporations;

(2)(A) “Existing patient” means a person who is seen for a medical diagnosis or treatment, or both, by a healthcare provider within the previous twelve (12) months as evidenced by an entry in the medical record of the patient.

(B) The twelve-month period described in subdivision (2)(A) of this section shall be calculated by counting back twelve (12) months from the later of the following dates:

(i) The date that the healthcare provider's relationship with the entity terminates; or

(ii) The date that the healthcare provider gave the entity notice of a new practice location; and

(3) “Healthcare provider” means a person who:

(A) Is licensed by:

(i) The Arkansas State Medical Board;

(ii) The Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners;

(iii) The Arkansas State Board of Nursing;

(iv) The Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners;

(v) The Arkansas Board of Podiatric Medicine; or

(vi) The State Board of Optometry; and

(B) Has ultimate responsibility and legal liability for the care of the patient.

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