SUBCHAPTER A
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
Sec.
4101. Definitions.
§ 4101 . Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter
shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Community paramedicine provider." An individual who is
certified as an EMS provider with additional training pursuant
to 28 Pa. Code Pt. VII (relating to emergency medical services)
and who has successfully completed an education program for
community paramedicine health care as prescribed by the
department by regulation. A community paramedicine provider
shall also be considered a "community health worker" for
purposes of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
(Public Law 111-148, 124 Stat. 119).
"Community paramedicine services." Services, provided by
certified EMS providers acting within their scope of practice
pursuant to 28 Pa. Code Pt. VII, to provide outreach, injury and
illness prevention and assistance, based on local need, to
patients who do not require emergency medical transportation.
"Department." The Department of Health of the Commonwealth.
"EMS provider." As defined in section 8103 (relating to
definitions).
"Health insurance policy." An individual or group health
insurance policy, subscriber contract, certificate or plan that
provides medical or health care coverage by any health care
facility or licensed health care provider that is offered by or
is governed under the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284),
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