Section 20-6-203 - DefinitionsAs 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.Added by Act 2017, No. 754,§ 1, eff. 3/30/2017.