C.R.S. § 29-28-102

As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Department” means the department of health care policy and financing. (2) “Local government” means a county, home rule county, home rule or statutory city, town, territorial charter city, or city and county. (2.5) “Provider fee” means a licensing fee, assessment, or other mandatory payment that is related to health-care items or services as specified under 42 CFR 433.55. (3) “Qualified provider” means a hospital licensed pursuant to section 25-3-101 , C.R.S., or a certified home health-care agency within the territorial boundaries of a local government. (4)(Deleted by amendment, L. 2008, p. 929, § 3, effective May 20, 2008.)