§ 19-1B-01

Md. Code, Health - General § 19-1B-01, under Article — Health - General.

Md. Code, Health - General § 19-1B-01

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Advisory body” means the Community Integrated Medical Home Program advisory body.

(c) “Carrier” has the meaning stated in § 15-1801 of the Insurance Article.

(d) “Commission” means the Maryland Health Care Commission.

(e) “Community integrated medical home” means a certified participating patient centered medical home integrated with community-based services and supports provided by certified entities to address social as well as medical determinants of health.

(f) “Managed care organization” has the meaning stated in § 15-101 of this article.

(g) “Patient centered medical home” means a primary care practice organized to provide a first, coordinated, ongoing, and comprehensive source of care to patients to:

(1) Foster a partnership with a qualifying individual;

(2) Coordinate health care services for a qualifying individual; and

(3) Exchange medical information with carriers, other providers, and qualifying individuals.