Colorado § 8-43-603 - Definitions.
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§ 8-43-603. Definitions.
As used in this part 6, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Insurer" means an entity that provides workers' compensation insurance coverage required by article 44 of this title, including any third-party insurer or self-insured employer.
(2) "Methodology" means the method by which an assessment or measurement is determined, including algorithms or studies, evaluation of data, application of guidelines, or performance measures.
(3) "Patient" means a person who qualifies for health-care benefits under articles 40 to 47 of this title.
(4) "Performance program" means any program, system, or process through which an insurer rates or recognizes the cost, efficiency, quality, or other assessment or measurement of a provider's care, whether through awards, payments, assignment, or characterization or representation that is disclosed to patients, other providers, employers, or the public.
(5) "Provider" means a physician licensed under the "Colorado Medical Practice Act", article 240 of title 12, or a clinic that provides health care pursuant to articles 40 to 47 of this title 8.
Source: L. 2010: Entire part added, (SB 10-178), ch. 290, p. 1348, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2019: (5) amended, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1648, § 24, effective October 1.
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