§ 14–605
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-605 (2026)
Title 14. Physicians
Subtitle 6. Prohibited Acts; Penalties
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(a)
This section does not apply to a physician or group of physicians who:
(1)
Have exclusive contracts with a health maintenance organization;
(2)
Treat only the patients of the health maintenance organization; and
(3)
Agree to accept full assignment for covered services rendered.
(b)
If a physician is engaged in the private practice of medicine in this State, the physician shall display a notice written in English that is plainly visible to patients in the office of the physician concerning whether the physician:
(1)
Is a participating physician under the Medicare program and, therefore, accepts assignment for all Medicare claims;
(2)
Accepts Medicare assignment on a case-by-case basis; or
(3)
Does not accept Medicare assignment in any case.