26.1-49-01. Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

1. "Commissioner" means the insurance commissioner.

2. "Health care provider" means any person or institution licensed to provide health care services in this state.

3. "Health provider cooperative" means a corporation organized under this chapter and operated on a cooperative plan to provide health care services to purchasers of those services.

4. "Member" means a licensed health care provider or an organization owned, controlled, or affiliated with a health care provider, including without limitation, a professional corporation, partnership, or other similar organization.