(1) A hospital licensed under IC 16-21-2.

(2) An ambulatory outpatient surgical center licensed under IC 16-21-2.

(3) A birthing center licensed under IC 16-21-2.

(4) Except for an urgent care facility (as defined by IC 27-1-46-10.5), a facility that provides diagnostic services to the medical profession or the general public.

(5) A laboratory where clinical pathology tests are carried out on specimens to obtain information about the health of a patient.

(6) A facility where radiologic and electromagnetic images are made to obtain information about the health of a patient.

(7) An infusion center that administers intravenous medications.

     (b) The term does not include the following:

(1) A private mental health institution licensed under IC 12-25.

(2) A Medicare certified, freestanding rehabilitation hospital.

As added by P.L.93-2020, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.9-2022, SEC.46; P.L.179-2022(ss), SEC.40.