Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-901
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 1-901
in effect(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(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.
(c) “Teletherapy” means telehealth, as defined in § 15–139 of the Insurance Article, used to deliver behavioral health services.
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