- (1) "Acute" means referring to a disease or illness of sudden onset and brief course, not chronic;
- (2) "Chronic" means a persistent condition in relation to a disease or illness;
- (3) "Diagnosis" means the identification of the cause, nature, or manifestation of a disease or illness;
- (4) "Non-Citizens" means aliens who are not lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States or permanently residing in the United States under the color of law;
- (5) "Stabilized" means that an individual's severity of illness and the intensity of necessary services are such that the individual can leave the acute care facility, no longer needs constant attention from a medical professional, advances to supportive care, or requires long-term care;
- (6) "Treating Physician" means a licensed physician, who has conducted an evaluation of the individual sufficient to render a medical opinion, that the presenting symptoms are emergent in nature and require immediate medical attention.
In addition to the definitions in Rule R414-1, the following definitions apply to this rule:
KEY: Medicaid, emergency services
Date of Last Change: November 10, 2023
Notice of Continuation: January 9, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-1-213; 26B-3-108