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§ 15-1701. Definitions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandInsuranceEffective: January 1, 2010

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Insurance (Refs & Annos)
Title 15. Health Insurance
Subtitle 17. Regulation of Physician Rating Systems (Refs & Annos)
Effective: January 1, 2010
MD Code, Insurance, § 15-1701
§ 15-1701. Definitions
Currentness
In general
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
Carrier
(b) “Carrier” has the meaning stated in § 15-1301 of this title.
Enrollee
(c) “Enrollee” means an individual entitled to health care benefits from a carrier.
Physician rating system
(d) “Physician rating system” means any program that:
(1) measures, rates, or tiers the performance of physicians under contract with the carrier; and
(2) discloses the measures, rates, or tiers to enrollees or the public.
Ratings examiner
(e) “Ratings examiner” means an independent entity that is approved by the Maryland Health Care Commission to review physician rating systems.

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Added by Acts 2009, c. 585, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2010; Acts 2009, c. 586, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
MD Code, Insurance, § 15-1701, MD INSURANCE § 15-1701
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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