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How often must an NP and collaborating physician meet in Colorado?
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How often must an NP and collaborating physician meet in Colorado?

Chris Turitzin
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Updated
December 9, 2025

Colorado does not mandate a set meeting frequency for an NP and collaborating physician. APRNs practice independently in Colorado1, and during prescriptive authority Mentorship, the written Mentorship Agreement must specify the process and frequency for ongoing interaction and discussion of prescribing, including synchronous communication23.

“Synchronous communication” is defined as real-time, secure communication (e.g., audio, web, or video conferencing) and expressly excludes email34. Remote synchronous communication with the mentor is permitted during the Mentorship, so the parties may meet virtually as outlined in their agreement5.

Citations

  1. 3 CCR 716-1, Rule 1.14 (C)(9)
  2. 3 CCR 716-1, Rule 1.14 (C)(13–15)
  3. 3 CCR 716-1, Rule 1.14 (G)(2)(a–b)
  4. 3 CCR 716-1, Rule 1.14 (C)(24)
  5. Colorado Revised Statutes §12-255-112 (4)(b)(I)(A–D)
Chris Turitzin
Chris, founded Single Aim Health in 2024 to provide clinicians, especially NPs and PAs, with essential services for launching and growing their practices. A Stanford graduate in Product Design, Chris co-founded Momentus Media, which was acquired by Facebook, and worked as a Product Manager there. He later gained expertise in digital health through leadership roles at Bicycle Health, Virta Health, and founding Wink Health. Now, he is using his experience to help clinicians through Single Aim Health.
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