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§ 1-901. Definitions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth OccupationsEffective: March 27, 2019

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health Occupations (Refs & Annos)
Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 9. Teletherapy (Refs & Annos)
Effective: March 27, 2019
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 1-901
§ 1-901. Definitions
Currentness
In general
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
Health care practitioner
(b) “Health care practitioner” means an individual who:
(1) Provides behavioral health services to a patient in the State; and
(2) Is licensed in the State by:
(i) The State Board of Nursing;
(ii) The State Board of Physicians;
(iii) The State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists;
(iv) The State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; or
(v) The State Board of Social Work Examiners.
Teletherapy
(c) “Teletherapy” means telehealth, as defined in § 15-139 of the Insurance Article, used to deliver behavioral health services.

Credits

Added by Acts 2017, c. 610, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2018. Amended by Acts 2019, c. 8, § 1, eff. March 27, 2019.
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 1-901, MD HEALTH OCCUP § 1-901
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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