35 Pa. Stat. § 5701.2102

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92

Section 5701.2102 - Definitions

The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Collaborative." An entity located in this Commonwealth that provides an integrated delivery system for coordinating health care and outreach efforts under this chapter.

"Community-based health care provider." Any of the following nonprofit health care centers located in this Commonwealth which provide primary health care services:

(1) A "federally qualified health center" as defined by section 1861(aa)(4) of the Social Security Act (49 Stat. 620, 42 U.S.C.§ 1395x(aa)(4) ).

(2) A "rural health clinic," as defined by section 1861(aa)(2) of the Social Security Act (49 Stat. 620, 42 U.S.C.§ 1395x(aa) ( 2)), certified by Medicare.

(3) A free-standing hospital clinic serving a federally designated health care professional shortage area.

(4) A free or partial-pay health clinic which provides services by volunteer medical providers.

"Department." The Department of Health of the Commonwealth.

35 P.S. § 5701.2102

2001, June 26, P.L. 755, No. 77, § 2102, effective 7/1/2001.