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Health care provider network entity in Florida Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Florida legislative session

In Florida criminal law, “Health care provider network entity” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.

What does “Health care provider network entity” mean in Florida criminal law?

“Health care provider network entity” means a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company owned or operated by two or more health care providers and organized for the purpose of entering into agreements with health insurers, health care purchasing groups, or the Medicare or Medicaid program.(c) “Health insurer” means any insurance company authorized to transact health insurance in the state, any insurance company authorized to transact health insurance or casualty insurance in the state that is offering a minimum premium plan or stop-loss coverage for any person or entity providing (Fla. Stat. § 817.505)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.