Section R590-237-3 - DefinitionsTerms used in this rule are defined in Sections 31A-1-301 and 31A-45-102. Additional terms are defined as follows:
(1)(a) "Board of directors" means a local board of directors for an independent hospital that is directly responsible for the daily policy and financial decisions of the hospital.(b) A board of directors does not include a corporate board of directors for an entity that owns an independent hospital.(2)(a) "Local practice location" means a provider's office where services are provided.(b) A local practice location is:(i) permanently located within a county with a population density of:(A) less than 100 people per square mile before December 31, 2000; or(B) less than 30 people per square mile; and(ii) within 30 miles of paved roads of:(A) the place where an enrollee lives or resides; or(B) the location of an independent hospital or federally qualified health center where an enrollee may receive health care services.(3) "Policy and financial decision" means a day-to-day decision made by a board of directors regarding an independent hospital's policy and financial solvency.(4) "Provider" means a person who: (a) furnishes health care directly to an enrollee; and(b) is licensed or authorized to furnish health care.(5) "Referral" means: (a) a request by a health care provider for an item, service, test, or procedure to be performed by another health care provider;(b) a request by a physician for a consultation with another physician; or(c) a request to establish a plan of care by a physician.(6) "Rural county" means a county with a population density of less than 100 people per square mile.Utah Admin. Code R590-237-3
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-15, effective 7/22/2020Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-13, effective 6/21/2023