In this chapter:
(1) "Ambulatory surgery center" has the meaning given under 42 CFR 416.2 .
(2) "Board" means the board on health care information.
(2m) "Data element" means an item of information from a uniform patient billing form.
(4) "Department" means the department of health and family services.
(4h) "Employer coalition" means an organization of employers formed for the purpose of purchasing health care coverage or services as a group.
(4j) "Entity" means a nonstock corporation organized under ch. 181 that is described in section 501 (c) (6) of the Internal Revenue Code and is exempt from federal income tax under section 501 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code, and that does all of the following:
(a) Represents at least 70% of the hospitals in Wisconsin.
(b) Receives oversight with respect to services performed by the entity under this chapter from the secretary of health and family services.
(4p) "Health care plan" means an insured or self-insured plan providing coverage of health care expenses or an employer coalition.
(4t) "Health care provider" has the meaning given in s. 146.81 (1) and includes an ambulatory surgery center.
(5) "Hospital" has the meaning given under s. 50.33 (2) .
(5m) "Insurer" has the meaning given under s. 600.03 (27) .
(7) "Patient" means a person who receives health care services from a health care provider.
(8) "Payer" means a 3rd party payer, including an insurer, federal, state or local government or another who is responsible for payment of a hospital charge.