2015 Mississippi Code
Title 83 - INSURANCE
Chapter 81 - MISSISSIPPI DIRECT PRIMARY CARE ACT
§ 83-81-3 - Definitions

As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases have the meanings as defined in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(a) "Primary care provider" means an individual or other legal entity that is licensed, registered or otherwise authorized to provide primary care services in this state under Chapter 25, Title 73, Mississippi Code of 1972. Primary care provider includes an individual or other legal entity alone or with others professionally associated with the individual or other legal entity.

(b) "Direct primary care agreement" means a contract between a primary care provider and an individual patient or his or her legal representative or between a primary care provider and an employer on behalf of its employees in which the primary care provider agrees to provide primary care services to the individual patient for an agreed-upon fee and period of time.

(c) "Direct primary care service" means a service that is provided by charging a periodic fee-for-services; not billing any third parties on a fee-for-service basis for the individual covered by the direct primary care agreement; and allowing for a per visit fee to be charged to the patient at the time of service.

(d) "Primary care service" includes, but is not limited to, the screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for the purpose of promotion of health or the detection and management of disease or injury within the competency, training, and scope of the primary care provider. This may also include fees for advanced technology or techniques used within the practice that may offer benefits for improved patient engagement.