What is the definition of group purchaser?
Minnesota Statutes, section 62J.03 defines group purchaser as a person or organization that purchases health care services on behalf of a group of people regardless of whether the cost of coverage or services is paid for by the purchaser or by the persons receiving coverage or services. This includes the Minnesota Department of Human Services which administers Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, and other programs, health insurers and health plans, as well as non-HIPAA covered entities such as workers compensation, auto, and property and casualty carriers, and others.
