In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. “Health care practitioner” means an individual who: Provides behavioral health services to a patient in the State; and Is licensed in the State by: The State Board of Nursing; The State Board of Physicians; The State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists; The State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; or The State Board of Social Work Examiners. “Teletherapy” means telehealth, as defined in § 15–139 of the Insurance Article, used to deliver behavioral health services.

A health care practitioner may use teletherapy if: The health care practitioner complies with any regulations adopted under this subtitle; and The health care practitioner: Establishes a patient–practitioner relationship with the patient for whom teletherapy is being used; Provides for the privacy of communications made through teletherapy; and Addresses, to the extent practicable, the need to maintain the safety and well–being of patients for whom teletherapy is being used.

Each health occupations board listed in § 1–901(b)(2) of this subtitle shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle that, to the extent practicable, are uniform and nonclinical.