(1)
(A) "Entity" means any person, organization, or business entity of any type that engages a healthcare provider as an employee, independent contractor, member, or in any other capacity for the practice of medicine as defined in § 17-95-202.
(B) "Entity" does not include insurance companies, health maintenance organizations, or hospital and medical service corporations;
(2)
(A) "Existing patient" means a person who is seen for a medical diagnosis or treatment, or both, by a healthcare provider within the previous twelve (12) months as evidenced by an entry in the medical record of the patient.
(B) The twelve-month period described in subdivision (2)(A) of this section shall be calculated by counting back twelve (12) months from the later of the following dates:
(i) The date that the healthcare provider's relationship with the entity terminates; or
(ii) The date that the healthcare provider gave the entity notice of a new practice location; and
(3) "Healthcare provider" means a person who:
(A) Is licensed by:
(i) The Arkansas State Medical Board;
(ii) The Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners;
(iii) The Arkansas State Board of Nursing;
(iv) The Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners;
(v) The Arkansas Board of Podiatric Medicine; or
(vi) The State Board of Optometry; and
(B) Has ultimate responsibility and legal liability for the care of the patient.
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