Common use of Allied Health Professional Clause in Contracts

Allied Health Professional. A person or entity other than a Hospital, Doctor of Medicine, or Doctor of Osteopathy who is licensed by the appropriate state agency, where required, or approved by Us to give Covered Services. For this Plan, Allied Health Professional includes dentists, psychologists, certified nurse practitioners, optometrists, pharmacists, chiropractors, podiatrists, Physician’s assistants, registered nurse first assistants, advanced practice registered nurses, licensed professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers, certified registered nurse anesthetists, and any other health professional as state law mandates for specified services, if We approve them to give Covered Services. Allied Provider – Any Allied Health Facility or Allied Health Professional. Allowable Charge – Either the billed charge or the amount We establish or negotiate as the most We will pay for services covered under this Plan, whichever is less. Ambulance Service – Transportation by a specially designed and specially equipped vehicle that is used only to transport sick and injured people.