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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Sec. 295. (a) “Provider”, for purposes of IC 16-21-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-8-0.2.
(b) “Provider”, for purposes of IC 16-38-5, IC 16-39 (except for IC 16-39-7), and IC 16-41-1 through IC 16-41-9, means any of the following:
(1) An individual (other than an individual who is an employee or a contractor of a hospital, a facility, or an agency described in subdivision (2) or (3)) who is licensed, registered, or certified as a health care professional, including the following:
(A) A physician.
(B) A psychotherapist.
(C) A dentist.
(D) A registered nurse.
(E) A licensed practical nurse.
(F) An optometrist.
(G) A podiatrist.
(H) A chiropractor.
(I) A physical therapist.
(J) A psychologist.
(K) An audiologist.
(L) A speech-language pathologist.
(M) A dietitian.
(N) An occupational therapist.
(O) A respiratory therapist.
(P) A pharmacist.
(Q) A sexual assault nurse examiner.
(2) A hospital or facility licensed under IC 16-21-2 or IC 12-25 or described in IC 12-24-1 or IC 12-29.
(3) A health facility licensed under IC 16-28-2.
(4) A home health agency licensed under IC 16-27-1.
(5) An employer of a certified emergency medical technician, a certified advanced emergency medical technician, or a licensed paramedic.
(6) The state department or a local health department or an employee, agent, designee, or contractor of the state department or local health department.
(c) “Provider”, for purposes of IC 16-39-7-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-39-7-1(a).
(d) “Provider”, for purposes of IC 16-48-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-48-1-3.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 16. Health § 16-18-2-295 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-16-health/in-code-sect-16-18-2-295/
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