Colorado

Summary: On or after January 1, 2025, an applicant with out-of-state credentials can provide healthcare services through telehealth to individuals in this state if:

• the applicant is registered with a regulator;
• provides healthcare services within the scope of practice allowed by this state;

A regulator can register an applicant who does not possess a license, certificate, or registration in this state as a registered provider if the applicant:

• submits the form and pays the required fees;
•  possess an out-of-state credential that is active, unencumbered and allows the applicant to perform health care services that are similar to the services allowed by a corresponding license in this state
• does not have any disciplinary action on their out-of-state licenses for the five years prior to applying;
• is required to designate an agent for service of process within the state;
• complies with this measure.

A registered provider will notify the regulator within five days of:

• any restrictions or disciplinary action placed on the provider’s out-of-state credentials.
• the final judgment for a settlement agreement or arbitration paid due to malpractice.

A registered provider will:

• maintain financial responsibility for services provided to patients in the state as required by the regulator;
• not open an office in this state or provide health care services in person to individuals in this state.  This will not apply if the provider has a license or registration from a regulator that requires the services to be performed in this state.

The division can take disciplinary action against a registered provider if they:

• fail to notify the regulatory of adverse actions taken against their out-of-state credentials;
• have restrictions or disciplinary action on their out-of-state credentials;
• the provider violates this measure;

Services are considered provided where the patient is located during the service.

This measure goes into effect immediately.

Status: 1^st Chamber

Outlook: This measure was heard on February 27 in the Senate Finance Committee. It passed committee.
This measure is eligible for further consideration in the Senate Appropriations Committee.