WAC 246-50-005. Applicant eligibility

(1) The following health care entities may apply for the coordinated quality improvement program: (a) Health care institutions and medical facilities other than hospitals, that are licensed by the department; (b) Professional societies or organizations; (c) Health care service contractors as defined in RCW 48.44.010 ; (d) Health maintenance organizations as defined in RCW 48.46.020 ; (e) Health carriers approved pursuant to chapter 48.43 RCW; (f) Any other person or entity providing health care coverage under chapter 48.42 RCW that is subject to the jurisdiction and regulation of any state or any subdivision thereof; and (g) Health care provider groups of five or more providers. (2) This chapter does not apply to hospital coordinated quality improvement programs required by RCW 70.41.200 .