Arkansas § 20-6-203 Definitions

Arkansas Statutes

§ 20-6-203 — Definitions

Arkansas § 20-6-203

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Ark. Code Ann. § 20-6-203 (2026).

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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 date

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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.