1. A. To provide remote patient monitoring, the provider shall:

   1. (1) Be enrolled with an active status as a Maryland Medical Assistance Program provider on the date the service is rendered;

   2. (2) Be a:

      1. (a) Physician;
      2. (b) Physician assistant;
      3. (c) Certified nurse practitioner; or
      4. (d) Home health agency when remote patient monitoring services are prescribed by a physician; and
   3. (3) Meet the requirements for participation in the Medical Assistance Program as set forth in COMAR 10.09.36.03.

2. B. Medical Record Documentation. A remote patient monitoring provider shall:

   1. (1) Maintain documentation using either electronic or paper medical records;
   2. (2) Retain remote patient monitoring records according to the provisions of Health-General Article, §4-403, Annotated Code of Maryland;
   3. (3) Submit the preauthorization on a form developed by the Department; and
   4. (4) Include the participant’s consent to participate in remote patient monitoring.
3. C. Remote patient monitoring is not a substitute for delivery of care. Provider shall see patients in person periodically for follow-up care.

Authority: Health-General Article, §15-103(b), Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: January 1, 2018 (44:26 Md. R. 1215)

Regulation .01C amended effective July 24, 2023 (50:14 Md. R. 593)

Regulation .02B amended effective July 24, 2023 (50:14 Md. R. 593)

Regulation .05 amended effective July 24, 2023 (50:14 Md. R. 593)

Regulation .06E amended effective July 24, 2023 (50:14 Md. R. 593)