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20-6-203. Definitions.
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20-6-203. Definitions.
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.
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 20-6-203
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20-6-203. Definitions.
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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Arkansas Code — all titles (historical 2020) · legal_authorities
17-95-202. Definitions.
As used in the Arkansas Medical Practices Act, § 17-95-201 et seq., § 17-95-301 et seq., and § 17-95-401 et seq.:
(1) “Active” means actively engaged in the full-time practice of medicine;
(2) “Office-based surgery” means surgery that:
(A) Is performed by a physician in a medical office that is not a hospital, outpatient clinic, or other facility licensed by the State Board of Health;
(B) Requires the use of general or intravenous anesthetics; and
(C) In the opinion of the physician, does not require hospitalization; and
(3) “Practice of medicine” means:
(A) Holding out oneself to the public within this state as being able to diagnose, treat, prescribe for, palliate, or prevent any human disease, ailment, injury, deformity, or physical or mental condition, whether by the use of drugs, surgery, manipulation, electricity, or any physical, mechanical, or other means whatsoever;
(B) Suggesting, recommending, prescribing, or administering any form of treatment, operation, or healing for the intended palliation, relief, or cure of any physical or mental disease, ailment, injury, condition, or defect of any person with the intention of receiving, either directly or indirectly, any fee, gift, or compensation whatsoever;
(C) Maintaining an office or other place to meet persons for the purpose of examining or treating persons afflicted with disease, injury, or defect of body or mind;
(D) Using the title “M.D.”, “M.B.”, “D.O.”, “physician”, “surgeon”, or any other word or abbreviation to indicate or induce others to believe that one is engaged in the diagnosis or treatment of persons afflicted with disease, injury, or defect of body or mind, except as otherwise expressly permitted by the laws of this state relating to the practice of an
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 17-95-202
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