1. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
2. (b) “Advisory body” means the Community Integrated Medical Home Program advisory body.
3. (c) “Carrier” has the meaning stated in § 15-1801 of the Insurance Article.
4. (d) “Commission” means the Maryland Health Care Commission.
5. (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.
6. (f) “Managed care organization” has the meaning stated in § 15-101 of this article.

7. (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. (1) Foster a partnership with a qualifying individual;
   2. (2) Coordinate health care services for a qualifying individual; and
   3. (3) Exchange medical information with carriers, other providers, and qualifying individuals.

Added by Acts 2014, c. 449, § 1, eff. July 1, 2014. Amended by Acts 2016, c. 8, § 1, eff. March 14, 2016.