Section 16-18-2-295 - "Provider"(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: (E) A licensed practical nurse.(I) A physical therapist.(L) A speech-language pathologist.(N) An occupational therapist.(O) A respiratory therapist.(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.Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-1-10.5-7; 16-4-8-1 part; 16-4-8-12(a); 16-10-6-6.
Amended by P.L. 161-2014, SEC. 4, eff. 7/1/2014.Amended by P.L. 141-2012, SEC. 6, eff. 7/1/2012.Amended by P.L. 77-2012, SEC. 13, eff. 7/1/2012.Amended by P.L. 6-2012, SEC. 112, eff. 2/22/2012.As added by P.L. 2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L. 188-1995, SEC.2; P.L. 20-1998, SEC.1; P.L. 231-1999, SEC.12; P.L. 256-1999, SEC.10; P.L. 205-2003, SEC.19; P.L. 90-2005, SEC.2; P.L. 41-2007, SEC.4.