Sec. 8. (a) As used in this chapter, “practitioner” means the following:

(1) An individual who holds:

Terms Used In Indiana Code 25-1-9.8-8

  • provider: means :

    Indiana Code 25-1-9.8-9

(A) an unlimited license, certificate, or registration;

(B) a limited or probationary license, certificate, or registration;

(C) a temporary license, certificate, registration, or permit;

(D) an intern permit; or

(E) a provisional license;

issued by the board (as defined in IC 25-0.5-11-1) regulating the profession in question.

(2) An entity that:

(A) is owned by, or employs; or

(B) performs billing for professional health care services rendered by;

an individual described in subdivision (1).

     (b) The term does not include the following:

(1) A dentist licensed under IC 25-14.

(2) An optometrist licensed under IC 25-24.

(3) A provider facility.

As added by P.L.93-2020, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.202-2021, SEC.3.