§ 50-4-106 — Definitions

50-4-106 . Definitions. As used in 50-4-106 through 50-4-109 , the following definitions apply:
(1) "Direct fee" means a fee charged by a health care provider to a patient or a patient's designee for health care services provided by, or to be provided by, the health care provider to the patient. The term includes a fee in any form, including but not limited to a:
(a) monthly retainer;
(b) membership fee;
(c) subscription fee;
(d) fee paid under a direct patient service agreement; or
(e) fee for a service, visit, or episode of care.
(2) "Direct patient care" means a health care service provided by a health care provider to a patient in return for payment in accordance with a direct fee. The term includes services provided by means of telehealth as defined in 33-22-138 .
(3) "Health care provider" means a person who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by the laws of this state to provide health care in the ordinary course of business or practice of a profession.
(4) "Health care services" means any care, service, or procedure provided by a health care provider, including medical or psychological diagnosis, treatment, evaluation, advice, or other services that affect the structure or any function of the human body.

Legislative History

En. Sec. 1, Ch. 262, L. 2021.