Iowa Code § 582.1

Current through bills signed by governor as of 5/1/2024

Section 582.1 - Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

1."Health plan" means an individual or group plan that provides, or pays the costs of, medical care as that term is defined in the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-191 and regulations promulgated thereunder.

2."Hospital" means a public or private institution licensed pursuant to chapter 135B.

3."Provider agreement" means a contract, understanding, or arrangement made by an association, corporation, county, municipal corporation, or other institution maintaining a hospital in the state, with any health plan or other entity for the provision or payment of health care services.

Iowa Code § 582.1

2007 Acts, ch 154, §1; 2011 Acts, ch 34, §132