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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" citation="COMAR 10.09.96.01" title_num="10" subtitle_num="09" chapter_num="96" heading="Purpose and Scope.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>This chapter applies to remote patient monitoring services reimbursed by the Maryland Medical Assistance Program effective January 1, 2018.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The purpose of providing medically necessary services via remote patient monitoring is to assist participants in managing and controlling their chronic conditions in order to reduce readmissions and emergency department visits and to improve quality of care</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The target populations are high-risk Maryland Medical Assistance Program participants with a chronic disease capable of monitoring via remote patient monitoring.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>