§ 420.201 Definitions.

As used in this subpart unless the context indicates otherwise:

Agent means any person who has been delegated the authority to obligate or act on behalf of a provider.

Disclosing entity means:

(1) A provider of services, an independent clinical laboratory, a renal disease facility, a rural health clinic, a Federally qualified health center, or a health maintenance organization (as defined in section 1301(a) of the Public Health Service Act);

(2) A carrier or other agency or organization that is acting for one or more providers of services for purposes of part A and part B of Medicare; and

(3) A part B supplier, as defined in § 400.202 of this chapter.

Group of practitioners means two or more health care practitioners who practice their profession at a common location (whether or not they share common facilities, common supporting staff, or common equipment).

Indirect ownership interest means any ownership interest in an entity that has an ownership interest in the disclosing entity. The term includes an ownership interest in any entity that has an indirect ownership interest in the disclosing entity.