1. (a) To facilitate the use of Web-based technology for electronic advance directives, the Maryland Health Care Commission shall develop criteria for recognizing electronic advance directives services that are authorized to connect to the State-designated health information exchange.

2. (b) To be authorized to connect to the State-designated health information exchange, an electronic advance directives service shall:

   1. (1) Be recognized by the Maryland Health Care Commission;
   2. (2) Be responsible for all costs associated with connecting to the State-designated health information exchange; and
   3. (3) Store electronic advance directives that are received by facsimile or other electronic means.
3. (c) The State-designated health information exchange may charge electronic advance directives services recognized by the Maryland Health Care Commission a fee for connecting to the State-designated health information exchange.
4. (d) The State-designated health information exchange shall ensure that electronic advance directives services do not have access to information stored on the State-designated health information exchange.

Added by Acts 2016, c. 510, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2016. Amended by Acts 2022, c. 311, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2023; Acts 2022, c. 312, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2023.