§ 7–857.01. Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the term:

(1) “Critical congenital heart disease” means a group of heart defects that cause serious, life-threatening symptoms and require intervention within the first days or first year of life.

(2) “Health benefit plan” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 31-3301.01(20).

(3) “Health insurer” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 31-3301.01(22).

(4) “Hospital” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 44-501(a)(1).

(5) “Maternity center” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 44-501(a)(2).

(6) “Nurse-midwife” means a registered nurse certified pursuant to 17 DCMR § 5800 et seq.

(7) “Pulse oximetry” means the non-invasive procedure used to measure oxygen levels in the blood.