Section 58-5B-1 - Definition of terms Terms as used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, mean:
(1) "Director," the director of insurance or a designee;(2) "Licensed health care provider," includes a physician and surgeon, osteopath, osteopathic physician and surgeon, or nurse licensed pursuant to the laws of a state, and a hospital licensed pursuant to the laws of a state;(3) "Medical malpractice insurance," insurance coverage against the legal liability of the insured and against loss, damage, or expense incident to a claim arising out of the death or injury of any person as the result of negligence or malpractice in rendering professional service by any licensed health care provider;(4) "State" or "states," any or all of the states of Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming.