(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Ambulatory surgical facility” means any center, service, office facility, or other entity that: (i) Operates exclusively for the purpose of providing surgical services to patients requiring a period of postoperative observation but not requiring hospitalization and in which the expected duration of services would not exceed […]
(a) A freestanding ambulatory care facility may not operate in the State unless the Secretary has granted the facility a license. (b) The Secretary shall issue a license to an applicant that meets the requirements of this subtitle and all applicable regulations adopted by the Secretary. (c) A license issued under this subtitle is not transferable.
(a) (1) After consultation with representatives of payors, health care practitioners, and freestanding ambulatory care facilities, the Secretary shall by regulation establish: (i) Procedures to implement the provisions of this subtitle; and (ii) Standards to ensure quality of care and patient safety that shall include: 1. Procedures for credentialing and practitioner performance evaluation; 2. Qualifications of health care practitioners and support […]
(a) An applicant for a license shall submit an application to the Secretary. (b) The application shall: (1) Be on a form and accompanied by any supporting information that the Secretary requires, including documentation that the Maryland Health Care Commission has determined that the freestanding ambulatory care facility either received a certificate of need or is exempt from […]
A license does not entitle the licensee to an exemption from other provisions of law relating to: (1) The review and approval of hospital rates and charges by the Health Services Cost Review Commission; or (2) The review and approval of new services or facilities by the Maryland Health Care Commission.
The Secretary, by regulation, may encourage the joint acquisition, purchase, or operation of major medical equipment by two or more health care practitioners, despite the fact that such joint acquisition, purchase, or operation may limit free economic competition.
(a) The Secretary may investigate complaints concerning the conformance of a freestanding ambulatory care facility to the requirements of this subtitle or to the regulations adopted under this subtitle. (b) If the complaint concerns health care practitioner performance or standards of medical practice, the complaint shall be referred to the board that licenses, certifies, or otherwise authorizes […]
(a) (1) The Secretary may deny a license to any applicant, or suspend, restrict, or revoke a license if the applicant has been convicted of: (i) A felony that relates to Medicaid; or (ii) A crime involving moral turpitude. (2) The Secretary may deny a license to any applicant or may restrict, suspend, or revoke any license if the applicant […]
(a) A person who violates any provision of this subtitle or any regulation adopted under this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a penalty not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both. Each day a violation is continued after the first conviction is a separate offense. (b) (1) In […]
