Section 201-H. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this article shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Department." The Department of Human Services of the Commonwealth.
"Health care provider." As defined in 42 U.S.C. § 1397ee(h) (9) (relating to payments to states).
"Program." The Rural Health Transformation Program established under section 202-H.
"Qualified entity." A hospital, health care provider, rural health facility, government agency, including the Rural Health Redesign Center Authority, community partner or other person that demonstrates its ability to administer a component of the department's Federally-approved application under 42 U.S.C. § 1397ee (relating to payments to states).
"Rural health facility." As defined in 42 U.S.C. § 1397ee(h)(3)(D).
(201-H added Nov. 12, 2025, P.L.156, No.45)