La. Admin. Code tit. 37 § XIII-9103
Emergency Medical Condition-the sudden and, unexpected onset of a health condition that requires immediate medical attention, where failure to provide such medical attention could reasonably be expected to result in death, permanent disability, serious impairment to bodily functions, serious dysfunction of a bodily organ or part, or could place the person's health in serious jeopardy.
Formal Managed Care Plan-basic health coverage provided by a Health Maintenance Organization licensed to operate in Louisiana. The term does not include health insurance coverage that does not meet the same quality standards that are applied to Health Maintenance Organizations. The term does not apply to any health insurance coverage or employer benefit plan that advertises or markets coverage as "managed care" but is not required to comply with the statutory consumer protections required of formal managed care plans operated by Health Maintenance Organizations in Louisiana.
Geographic Area-a parish.
Health Care Professional-a physician duly licensed to practice medicine by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, or other health care professional duly licensed, certified, or registered as appropriate in Louisiana, or an acute care hospital licensed to provide medical care in this state.
Health Insurance Coverage-benefits consisting of medical care, provided directly, through insurance or reimbursement, or otherwise and including items and services paid for as medical care, under any hospital or medical service policy or certificate, hospital or medical service plan contract, preferred provider organization, or health maintenance organization contract. This term shall not mean limited benefit insurance as defined in R.S. 22:6(2)(b)(i) or any short term health insurance exempt from guaranteed renewal by PL 102-191, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.
Incentive Arrangement-any payment or contractual obligation included in a general payment plan, capitation contract, shared risk arrangement, or other agreement between a managed care organization and a health care provider that is tied to utilization of covered benefits.
Managed Care Plan-has the same meaning as set forth under R.S. 22:215.18 A(3) and (4). This includes health insurance policies and health maintenance organization coverage. The term does not include supplemental insurance or limited benefit coverage for out of pocket expenses that is exempt from being classified as creditable coverage under Part of Part VI-C of Chapter 1 of Title 22 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.
Service Area-the geographic area or areas of the state served by a managed care plan.
La. Admin. Code tit. 37, § XIII-9103