# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 14. Physicians

### Subtitle 6. Prohibited Acts; Penalties

#### Section 14-605

(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.

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