For the purposes of this part 2, unless the context otherwise requires:
"Collection activity" means only those activities provided or performed by a licensedcollection agency, using a business name other than the name of the health care provider, for purposes of collecting a debt. The term does not include any standard billing procedures used by the health care provider or its agent in the normal course of business on current, nondelinquent accounts.
"Collection agency" shall have the same meaning as in section 5-16-103 (3).
"Health care provider" includes a health care facility licensed pursuant to article 3 oftitle 25, C.R.S., and any other health care provider.
Source: L. 2004: Entire part added, p. 458, § 1, effective August 4. L. 2005: Entire section amended, p. 124, § 1, effective August 8. L. 2017: (2) amended, (HB 17-1238), ch. 260, p. 1171, § 12, effective August 9.