The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
- (1) Issuer--Those entities that offer a health benefit plan as identified in Insurance Code Article 21.53N §2(1-8).
- (2) Physician--A person licensed by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine and surgery in this state.
- (3) Provider--A hospital, nurse practitioner, registered nurse, physician assistant, home health aide, nurse midwife, surgery center, or other outpatient care center.
Source Note:The provisions of this §21.3302 adopted to be effective May 26, 2002, 27 TexReg 4359.