As used in this act:
(a) "Confidential data" means any data which permits the identification of individuals.
(b) "Health care provider" means a person licensed to practice medicine and surgery, a hospital or ambulatory surgery center, as defined in K.S.A. 65-425 , and amendments thereto, a radiology oncology center, a person licensed to practice dentistry, as defined in K.S.A. 65-1422 , and amendments thereto or a pathology laboratory.
(c) "Secretary" means the secretary of the department of health and environment.