§ 20-1401. Definitions[Subtitle subject to abrogation]

   (a) In general. -- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) Area. -- "Area" means a contiguous geographic area that:

   (1) Demonstrates measurable and documented health disparities and poor health outcomes; and

   (2) Is small enough to allow for the incentives offered under this subtitle to have a significant impact on improving health outcomes and reducing health disparities, including racial, ethnic, and geographic health disparities.

(c) Commission. -- "Commission" means the Community Health Resources Commission.

(d) Fund. -- "Fund" means the Health Enterprise Zone Reserve Fund established under § 20-1406 of this subtitle.

(e) Health Enterprise Zone. -- "Health Enterprise Zone" means a contiguous geographic area that:

   (1) Demonstrates measurable and documented health disparities and poor health outcomes;

   (2) Is small enough to allow for the incentives offered under this subtitle to have a significant impact on improving health outcomes and reducing health disparities, including racial, ethnic, and geographic health disparities; and

   (3) Is designated as a Health Enterprise Zone by the Commission and the Secretary in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle.

(f) Health Enterprise Zone practitioner. -- "Health Enterprise Zone practitioner" means a health care practitioner who is licensed or certified under the Health Occupations Article and who provides:

   (1) Primary care, including obstetrics, gynecological services, pediatric services, or geriatric services;

   (2) Behavioral health services, including mental health or alcohol and substance abuse services; or

   (3) Dental services.

HISTORY: 2012, ch. 3, § 1.