Minn. Stat. § 62A.63: DEFINITIONS.

Subdivision 1. Application.

For purposes of section 62A.64, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.

Subd. 2. Health care provider.

"Health care provider" means a person, hospital, or health care facility, organization, or corporation that is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by the laws of this state to provide health care.

Subd. 3. Insurer.

"Insurer" means a health insurer regulated under this chapter, service plan corporation as defined under section 62C.02, subdivision 6, and health maintenance organization as defined under section 62D.02, subdivision 4.