36-1321. Definitions In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. ' Discriminate' means taking or threatening any adverse action, including any of the following: (a) Termination of employment. (b) Transfer from current position. (c) Demotion from current position. (d) Adverse administrative action. (e) Reassignment to a different shift or job title. (f) Increased administrative duties. (g) Refusal of staff privileges. (h) Refusal of board certification. (i) Reduction of wages, benefits or privileges. (j) Refusal to award a grant, contract or other benefit. (k) Refusal to provide residency training opportunities. (l) Denial, suspension or revocation of a license. (m) Impediments to creating, expanding or improving a health care entity. (n) Impediments to acquiring or associating or merging with any other health care entity. (o) Any other penalty or disciplinary or retaliatory action. 2. ' Health care entity' means any of the following or an employee of any of the following: (a) A health care institution as defined in section 36-401. (b) A health professional as defined in section 32-3201. (c) A health care services organization as defined in section 20-1051. following: (a) A health care institution as defined in section 36-401. (b) A health professional as defined in section 32-3201. (c) A health care services organization as defined in section 20-1051. (d) A hospital service corporation or medical service corporation as defined in section 20-822. (e) An accountable health plan as defined in section 20-2301. 3. ' Person' includes this state and any agency or political subdivision of this state.
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