Sec. 10. (a) As used in this chapter, "third party" means a person that enters into a contract with a contracting entity or another third party to gain access to:
(1) a provider network contract;
(2) dental services provided pursuant to a provider network contract; or
(3) contractual discounts provided pursuant to a provider network contract.
(b) The term does not include an employer or another group or entity for which the contracting entity provides administrative services.