2.(b) 'Provider', for purposes of IC 16-38-5, IC 16-39 (except for IC 16-39-7), and IC 16-41-1 through IC 16-41-9, means any of the following:(1) An individual (other than an individual who is an employee or a contractor of a hospital, a facility, or an agency described in subdivision (2) or (3)) who is licensed, registered, or certified as a health care professional, including the following:(A) A physician.(B) A psychotherapist.(C) A dentist.(D) A registered nurse.(E) A licensed practical nurse.(F) An optometrist.(G) A podiatrist.(H) A chiropractor.(I) A physical therapist.(J) A psychologist.(K) An audiologist.(L) A speech-language pathologist.(M) A dietitian.(N) An occupational therapist.(O) A respiratory therapist.(P) A pharmacist.(Q) A sexual assault nurse examiner.(2) A hospital or facility licensed under IC 16-21-2 or IC 12-25 or described in IC 12-24-1 or IC 12-29.(3) A health facility licensed under IC 16-28-2.(4) A home health agency licensed under IC 16-27-1.(5) An employer of a certified emergency medical technician, a certified advanced emergency medical technician, or a ility licensed under IC 16-28-2.(4) A home health agency licensed under IC 16-27-1.(5) An employer of a certified emergency medical technician, a certified advanced emergency medical technician, or a licensed paramedic.(6) The state department or a local health department or an employee, agent, designee, or contractor of the state department or local health department.(c) 'Provider', for purposes of IC 16-39-7-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-39-7-1(a).(d) 'Provider', for purposes of IC 16-48-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-48-1-3.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citations: 16-1-10.5-7; 16-4-8-1 part; 16-4-8-12(a); 16-10-6-6.]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.188-1995, SEC.2; P.L.20-1998, SEC.1; P.L.231-1999, SEC.12; P.L.256-1999, SEC.10; P.L.205-2003, SEC.19; P.L.90-2005, SEC.2; P.L.41-2007, SEC.4; P.L.6-2012, SEC.112; P.L.77-2012, SEC.13; P.L.141-2012, SEC.6; P.L.161-2014, SEC.4.
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