# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions

### Subtitle 9. Teletherapy

#### Section 1-901

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

(b) "Health care practitioner" means an individual who:

  (1) Provides  behavioral health services to a patient in the State; and

  (2) Is licensed in the State by:

    (i) The State Board of Nursing;

    (ii) The State Board of Physicians;

    (iii) The State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists;

    (iv) The State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; or

    (v) The State Board of Social Work Examiners.

(c) "Teletherapy" means telehealth, as defined in Sec. 15-139 of the Insurance Article, used to deliver behavioral health services.

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