Definitions

1. "Alternative health care services pilot project" means any health care service subject to licensure or certification by the department in which the state health council must waive any existing North Dakota law or rule in order for the project to be developed or operated. This may include, but not be limited to, state laws or rules governing the standards of practice regulating health professionals such as physicians, nurses, pharmacists, or other health professionals; changes in state tax laws, health care reimbursement through state programs, health facility and health program standards, and other changes judged appropriate by the council. The intent of the alternative health care services pilot project is to provide a means for testing new and experimental ways of providing health care services. 2. "Council" means the state health council. 3. "Department" means the state department of health. 4. "Waiver" means that applicable state laws or rules relative to the creation or operation of a pilot project providing alternative health care services do not need to be met for a period of time as specified by the council, but not exceeding the duration of the approved pilot project.