(a) As used in this chapter, "provider facility"means any of the following:
- (1) A hospital licensed under IC 16-21-2 .
- (2) An ambulatory outpatient surgery center licensed under IC 16-21-2 .
- (3) An abortion clinic licensed under IC 16-21-2 .
- (4) A birthing center licensed under IC 16-21-2 .
- (5) Except for an urgent care facility, a facility that provides diagnostic services to the medical profession or the general public, including outpatient facilities.
- (6) A laboratory where clinical pathology tests are carried out on specimens to obtain information about the health of a patient.
- (7) A facility where radiologic and electromagnetic images are made to obtain information about the health of a patient.
- (8) 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.12.