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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 21

In subsection (a)(3) of this section, the former
phrase "provided that they meet the necessary
minimum qualifications under this subtitle" is
deleted as superfluous.

In subsection (b)(3) of this section, the phrase
"{a}ll other matters covered under this
subtitle" is substituted for the words "the
fiscal aspects of these health maintenance
organizations", to state accurately the broad
range of the Commissioner's authority under this
subtitle.

The only other changes are in style.

Defined terms: "Commissioner" § 19-701
"Department" § 1-101 "Subscriber" § 19-701
"Health care services" § 19-701
"Health maintenance organization" § 19-701

19-703. SCOPE OF SUBTITLE.

(A) IN GENERAL.

THIS SUBTITLE DOES NOT:

(1)  AUTHORIZE ANY PERSON TO ENGAGE DIRECTLY OR
INDIRECTLY IN THE PRACTICE OF ANY HEALTH OCCUPATION EXCEPT
AS OTHERWISE AUTHORIZED BY LAW;

(2)  AUTHORIZE ANY PERSON TO REGULATE, INTERFERE,
OR INTERVENE IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ANY PROVIDER OF
HEALTH CARE SERVICES AND THE PATIENTS OF THE PROVIDER; OR

(3)  PROHIBIT ANY HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION
FROM MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY FEDERAL LAW THAT
AUTHORIZES THE HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION TO:

(I)  RECEIVE FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE;
OR

(II)  ENROLL BENEFICIARIES ASSISTED BY
FEDERAL FUNDS.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection formerly appeared as
Article 43, §§ 857(a) and 858.

The only changes are in style.

The Commission to Revise the Annotated Code
notes, for consideration by the General Assembly,
that the meaning of item (3) of this subsection
is not entirely clear. The General Assembly may
wish to consider this provision as a separate