01. Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) 'Critical congenital heart disease' means a group of heart defects that cause serious, life-threatening symptoms and require intervention within the first days or first year of life. (2) 'Health benefit plan' shall have the same meaning as provided in § 31-3301.01(20). (3) 'Health insurer' shall have the same meaning as provided in § 31-3301.01(22). (4) 'Hospital' shall have the same meaning as provided in § 44-501(a)(1). (5) 'Maternity center' shall have the same meaning as provided in § 44-501(a)(2). (6) 'Nurse-midwife' means a registered nurse certified pursuant to 17 DCMR § 5800 et seq. (7) 'Pulse oximetry' means the non-invasive procedure used to measure oxygen levels in the blood. (Sept. 17, 2015, D.C. Law 21-20, § 2, 62 DCR 8845.)
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