# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 13. Miscellaneous Health Care Programs

### Subtitle 49. Behavioral Health Care Coordination Value-Based Purchasing Pilot Program. [Effective Until December 1, 2027]

#### Section 13-4901

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Behavioral health care coordination" means a person-centered, team-based activity designed to:

  (1) Assess and meet the needs of an individual with a behavioral health condition; and

  (2) Help the individual navigate the health care system effectively and efficiently.

(c) "Pilot Program" means the Behavioral Health Care Coordination Value-Based Purchasing Pilot Program.

(d) "Value-based purchasing" means financially incentivizing providers to meet specified outcome measures.

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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)