What is another name for a primary care provider?
A physician (M.D. – Medical Doctor or D.O. – Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine), nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist or physician assistant, as allowed under state law, who provides, coordinates or helps a patient access a range of health care services.
What is a synonym for provider?
Synonyms for provider include supplier, donor, giver, source, contributor, benefactor, mainstay, bringer, patron and backer. Find more similar words at wordhippo.com!
Why don’t health care providers want to represent the defendant?
These preferences may be tied to a general lack of awareness that other health workers can provide quality services. Another section of the bill provides that an insurance company representing a defendant may not contact a health care provider for the plaintiff to suggest that provider may be named as a defendant or needs legal representation.