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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 21

In subsection (a)(2) of this section, the defined
term "Program recipient" is substituted for the
word "patient", for consistency.

Also in subsection (a)(2) of this     section, the

former phrase "but not be limited  to" is deleted

as unnecessary in light of the     definition of
"includes"/"including".

In subsection (b)(1) of this section, the
reference to not being "civilly liable" is
substituted for the phrase "may not be monetary
liability ... or a cause of action for damages",
for brevity.

The only other changes are in style.

The third and fourth sentences of former Article
43, § 42(c), which required the review to include
drug prescribing practices and a report on these
practices to be made by December 31, 1977, are
deleted as obsolete. To the extent that the
former third sentence was intended to require a
continuing review of drug prescribing practices,
the sentence is unnecessary in light of the broad
reference in subsection (a)(2) of this section to
review of the "proper use of the services by ...
the provider".

Defined terms: "Includes"/"including" § 1-101
"Program" § 15-101 "Secretary" § 1-101
"Program recipient" § 15-101

15-107. COST REPORTS OF PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS.

(A)   "FACILITY" DEFINED.

IN THIS SECTION, "FACILITY" MEANS A HOSPITAL,
INTERMEDIATE CARE HOME, OR SKILLED NURSING HOME.

(B)  REPORTS AUTHORIZED; WITHHOLDING PAYMENTS.

(1)  THE DEPARTMENT MAY REQUIRE FACILITIES THAT
PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM TO SUBMIT COST REPORTS, AS
DEFINED BY THE DEPARTMENT, WITHIN THE TIME SET BY THE
DEPARTMENT.

(2)   IF A REPORT IS NOT SUBMITTED WITHIN THAT
TIME, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL WITHHOLD FROM THE FACILITY UP TO
10 PERCENT OF CURRENT INTERIM PAYMENTS FOR THE CALENDAR
MONTH IN WHICH THE REPORT IS DUE AND ANY LATER CALENDAR
MONTHS UNTIL THE REPORT IS SUBMITTED.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section formerly appeared as
Article 43, § 42F.