Section 2102. 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:
"Collaborative." An entity located in this Commonwealth that provides an integrated delivery system for coordinating health care and outreach efforts under this chapter.
"Community-based health care provider." Any of the following nonprofit health care centers located in this Commonwealth which provide primary health care services:
(1) A "federally qualified health center" as defined by section 1861(aa)(4) of the Social Security Act (49 Stat. 620, 42 U.S.C. § 1395x(aa)(4)).
(2) A "rural health clinic," as defined by section 1861(aa)(2) of the Social Security Act (49 Stat. 620, 42 U.S.C. § 1395x(aa)(2)), certified by Medicare.
(3) A freestanding hospital clinic serving a federally designated health care professional shortage area.
(4) A free or partial-pay health clinic which provides services by volunteer medical providers.
"Department." The Department of Health of the Commonwealth.