Section 4-307 – Disclosure of Mental Health Records
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Case management” means an individualized recipient centered service designed to assist a recipient in obtaining effective mental health services through the assessing, planning, coordinating, and monitoring of services on behalf of the recipient. (3) “Core service agency” has the meaning stated in § 7.5–101 of this […]
Section 4-308 – Liability for Good Faith Actions
A health care provider, who in good faith discloses or does not disclose a medical record, is not liable in any cause of action arising from the disclosure or nondisclosure of the medical record.
Section 4-309 – Refusal to Disclose Records; Violations of Subtitle; Penalties
(a) If a health care provider knowingly refuses to disclose a medical record within a reasonable time but no more than 21 working days after the date a person in interest requests the disclosure, the health care provider is liable for actual damages. (b) A health care provider may not refuse to disclose a medical record on […]
Section 4-401 – Concealment of Records and Reports
(a) In this section, “provider” means: (1) An acupuncturist; (2) A chiropractor; (3) A dentist; (4) A nurse; (5) An optometrist; (6) A physician; (7) A podiatrist; or (8) A person who is employed by or under contract with a hospital, nursing institution, or other health care provider. (b) A provider may not knowingly or willfully destroy, damage, alter, obliterate, or otherwise obscure a medical […]
Section 4-402 – Recording Admission of Veterans
On admission of a patient, a hospital, related institution, or mental health outpatient clinic shall record on the medical record whether the patient is a veteran of the United States armed forces.
Section 4-226 – Prohibited Acts
(a) A person may not fail or refuse to execute and deliver a certificate of birth, death, or fetal death required by this subtitle. (b) (1) A person may not willfully provide false information for entry or willfully enter false information on a certificate of birth, death, or fetal death. (2) A person may not fail to provide a […]
Section 4-403 – Destruction of Medical Records
(a) (1) In this section, a “health care provider” means: (i) An acupuncturist; (ii) An audiologist; (iii) A chiropractor; (iv) A dietitian; (v) A dentist; (vi) An electrologist; (vii) A health care facility that is: 1. A freestanding ambulatory care facility as defined under § 19–3B–01 of this article; 2. A freestanding medical facility as defined under § 19–3A–01 of this article; 3. A health care facility […]
Section 4-227 – Penalties
A person who violates § 4-226 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to the following penalties: (1) For violating § 4-226(a) or (b), a fine not exceeding $100. (2) For violating § 4-226(g) or (h), a fine not exceeding $200. (3) For violating § 4-226(d), a fine not exceeding $500. (4) For […]
Section 4-302 – Confidentiality and Disclosure Generally
(a) A health care provider shall: (1) Keep the medical record of a patient or recipient confidential; and (2) Disclose the medical record only: (i) As provided by this subtitle; or (ii) As otherwise provided by law. (b) The provisions of this subtitle do not apply to information: (1) Not kept in the medical record of a patient or recipient that is […]
Section 4-302.1 – Medical Care Electronic Claims Clearinghouses
(a) Payors that accept claims originating in this State from medical care electronic claims clearinghouses shall accept claims only from medical care electronic claims clearinghouses that are: (1) Accredited by the Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission; or (2) Certified by the Maryland Health Care Commission. (b) The Maryland Health Care Commission shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.