Glossary

Provider Type Definition

Major Provider Type/Sub-Type	Definition
Health Centers/Clinics	Federally certified providers of primary care services.
Federally Qualified Health Centers	A provider who offers preventative and primary care services including physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, and/or other specialized services.
Rural Health Clinic	Federally certified providers of primary care services within certain areas of the state which meet the criteria of rural area location, federally designated shortage area, and/or medically underserved area.