62 Pa. Stat. § 7002

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

Section 7002 - Definitions

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

"Alternative therapy." The term includes, but is not limited to, chiropractic therapy, biofeedback, acupuncture or massage therapy.

"Council." The Patient-Centered Medical Home Advisory Council established by this act.

"Department." The Department of Human Services of the Commonwealth.

"Health care professional." A person who is licensed, certified or otherwise authorized or permitted by the law of this Commonwealth to administer health care in the ordinary course of business or in the practice of a profession.

"Patient-centered medical home." A team approach to providing health care that:

(1) is physician-led, led by a nurse practitioner practicing under a collaborative agreement as required by the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law or led by a physician assistant practicing under the supervision and direction of a physician as required by the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985;

(2) originates in a primary care setting;

(3) fosters a partnership among the patient, the patient's provider and other health care professionals and, where appropriate, the patient's family;

(4) utilizes the partnership to access all medical- health-related services and nonmedical-health-related services needed by the patient to achieve maximum health potential; and

(5) maintains a centralized, comprehensive record of all health related services to promote continuity of care.

"Primary care." Health care that emphasizes a patient's general health needs and utilizes collaboration with other health care professionals and consultation or referral as appropriate to meet the needs identified.

"Primary care physician." Any of the following who provide primary care and meet certification standards:

(1) a physician who is a family or general practitioner;

(2) a pediatrician;

(3) an internist;

(4) an obstetrician; or

(5) a gynecologist.

"Secretary." The Secretary of Human Services of the Commonwealth.

"Telemedicine." The use of telecommunication and information technology in order to provide clinical health care at a distance.

62 P.S. § 7002

Added by P.L. TBD 2014 No. 198, § 2, eff. 10/31/2014.