Arkansas Code
Subchapter 22 - Healthcare Quality and Payment Policy Advisory Committee
§ 20-77-2202. Definitions

As used in this subchapter:
(1) “Data, records, reports, and documents” means a recording of an interview and an oral or written proceeding, report, statement, minute, memorandum, data, and other documentation collected or compiled to establish or modify episodes of care, quality measures, or target prices; and
(2) “Healthcare provider” means one (1) of the following individuals or entities licensed by the State of Arkansas to provide healthcare services:
(A) An advanced practice nurse;
(B) An athletic trainer;
(C) An audiologist;
(D) A certified orthotist;
(E) A chiropractor;
(F) A community mental health center or clinic;
(G) A dentist;
(H) A home healthcare provider;
(I) A hospice care provider;
(J) A hospital-based service;
(K) A hospital;
(L) A licensed ambulatory surgery center;
(M) A licensed certified social worker;
(N) A licensed dietician;
(O) A licensed durable medical equipment provider;
(P) A licensed professional counselor;
(Q) A licensed psychological examiner;
(R) A long-term care facility;
(S) An occupational therapist;
(T) An optometrist;
(U) A pharmacist;
(V) A physical therapist;
(W) A physician or surgeon;
(X) A podiatrist;
(Y) A prosthetist;
(Z) A psychologist;

(AA) A respiratory therapist;
(BB) A rural health clinic;
(CC) A speech pathologist;
(DD) Another healthcare practitioner as determined by the Department of Human Services in rules adopted under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.; and
(EE) Another person or entity enrolled to provide health or medical care services or goods authorized under the medical assistance programs provided in this state under Title XIX of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq.