organizations, nongovernmental organizations, or trustees, and subject to liability for violating the provisions of this Act. (B) Employee The term employee means any individual performing activities under this Act on behalf of an employer. 302. Qualifications for providers (a) In general A health care provider is considered to be qualified to furnish covered items and services under this Act if the provider is licensed or certified to furnish such items and services in the State in which such items or services are furnished and meets— (1) the requirements of such State’s law to furnish such items and services