power or capacity to do or act physically, mentally, legally, morally, financially, etc. competence in an activity or occupation because of one's skill, training, or other qualification: the ability to sing well. abilities, talents; special skills or aptitudes: Composing music is beyond his abilities.
Health care entity-an organization that provides health care services in a setting that is not otherwise licensed by the state. Health care entity includes any of the following which are not part of another licensed facility, including: Outpatient surgery centers, cardiac care centers, or kidney dialysis centers.
HIPAA applies to any entity or its components of an entity that performs certain covered functions (the performance of which would by definition make the entity a health plan, health care provider, or health information clearinghouse).3) A health care provider who transmits any health information in electronic form in connection with a transaction covered by this subchapter. Covered functions â  means those functions of a covered entity the performance of which makes the entity a health plan, health care provider, or health care clearinghouse.