R432-106-3. Definitions  


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  • For purposes of this rule the definitions in R432-1-3 apply. In addition the following definitions apply:

    (1) "Critical Access Hospital" means a nonprofit, profit or public hospital that is enrolled as a Medicaid provider and qualifies as a Critical Access Hospital under 42 CFR, Section 485, Subpart F.

    (2) "Referral Hospital" means a hospital that has sufficient resources to receive emergency or non-emergency patient transfers and referrals from a CAH. Sufficient resources include at least three full-time physicians on staff and licensure as a general hospital.