As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
(2.5) "Provider fee" means a licensing fee, assessment, or other mandatory payment that is related to health-care items or services as specified under 42 CFR 433.55.
Source: L. 2006: Entire article added, p. 886, § 1, effective May 5. L. 2008: (2.5) added and (3) and (4) amended, p. 929, § 3, effective May 20.