In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. Terms Defined. Carrier. “Carrier” means: An insurer; A nonprofit health service plan; A health maintenance organization; A dental plan organization; and Any other person or organization that provides health benefit plans subject to State regulation. “Carrier” includes an entity that arranges a provider panel for a carrier. “Provider” means a health care practitioner or a group of health care practitioners licensed or otherwise authorized by law to provide health care services. Provider Panel. “Provider panel” means those providers with which a carrier contracts to provide health care services to the carrier's enrollees under the carrier's health benefit plan. “Provider panel” does not include an arrangement between a carrier and providers in which a provider may participate solely on the basis of the provider's contracting with the carrier to provide services at a discounted fee-for-service rate.