(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Enrollee” means an individual or member of an association or other private group arrangement entitled to health care services from a health network.
(3) “Health care service” has the meaning stated in § 19-701 of the Health - General Article.
(4) “Health network” means an entity that:
(i) holds a certificate of authority under this article or Title 19, Subtitle 7 of the Health - General Article; and
(ii) is organized to provide health care services to individuals or an enrolled population in a regional or service area.
(b) A health network may not deny health care services to an enrollee on the basis of gender, race, age, religion, national origin, or a protected category under the Americans with Disabilities Act.