Qualified Healthcare Provider (QHP) or Medical Practitioner definition
Qualified Healthcare Provider (QHP) or Medical Practitioner means an individual licensed to practice medicine, surgery, dentistry, optometry, osteopathy and podiatry; also chiropractic and psychology within the scope of the individual’s practice as defined by applicable laws of Rhode Island, or of any other state of the United States, or such other jurisdiction. This includes, licensed clinical social workers, licensed independent clinical social workers, licensed midwives, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and psychiatric clinical nurse specialists (PCNS) as the Director in his/her discretion may allow; provided, however, that the Director may require documentary evidence of the license to practice in any case in which he/she deems such evidence to be necessary.