Colorado legal term

Health-care provider in Colorado Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session

In Colorado criminal law, “Health-care provider” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Colorado criminal code.

What does “Health-care provider” mean in Colorado criminal law?

"Health-care provider" means: (A) A licensed or certified physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or pharmacist; or (B) A health maintenance organization licensed and conducting business in this state. (C.R.S. § 18-1-712)

Statutes defining or using this term

C.R.S. § 18-1-712
C.R.S. § 18-13-131

Charges using this term

Theft of medical records or medical information
Personal information on the internet

Related terms in the same statutes

Services
Department
Information
Order
Knowingly
Treatment
License
Facility
Transfer
Agent
Of another
Assist

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.