provider as the maker or the custodian of the writing or record to prove the existence
of a medical, dental, or health condition, the opinion, and the necessity and the
providing of health care.

(e) A written statement or bill for health care expenses is admissible without
the support of the testimony of a health care provider as the maker or the custodian
of the statement or bill to prove the amount, fairness, and reasonableness of the
charges for the services or materials provided.

(f) Nothing contained in this section may be construed to limit the right of a
party to:

(1) Request a summons to compel the attendance of a witness;

(2) Examine a witness who appears at trial; or

(3) Engage in discovery as provided under the Maryland Rules.

10-105.

(a) The provisions of this section apply to a civil action in:

(1) The District Court; or

(2) A circuit court if:

(i) The case was originally filed in the District Court;

(ii) The case was transferred from the District Court to a circuit

court; and

(iii) The amount in controversy in the action in the circuit court does
not exceed the amount specified in § 4-401 of this article for that type of action.

(b) (1) Subject to the provisions of this section, the authenticity of a bill for
goods or services provided and the fairness and reasonableness of the charges of the
provider of the goods or services may be proved, without the testimony of the provider
of the goods or services, by admission into evidence of the paid bill.

(2) The bill shall be admitted on testimony, by the party or any other
person with personal knowledge:

(i) Identifying the original bill or an authenticated copy; and

(ii) 1. Identifying the provider of the goods or services;

2. Explaining the circumstances surrounding the receipt of

the bill;

3. Describing the goods or services provided;

4. Stating that the goods or services were provided in
connection with the event giving rise to the action; and

5. Stating that the bill was paid.