Regulation .04 Provider Conditions for Participation.

To provide remote patient monitoring, the provider shall:

(1)

Be enrolled with an active status as a Maryland Medical Assistance Program provider on the date the service is rendered;

(2)

Be a:

(a)

Physician;

(b)

Physician assistant;

(c)

Certified nurse practitioner; or

(d)

Home health agency when remote patient monitoring services are prescribed by a physician; and

(3)

Meet the requirements for participation in the Medical Assistance Program as set forth in COMAR 10.09.36.03.

Medical Record Documentation. A remote patient monitoring provider shall:

(1)

Maintain documentation using either electronic or paper medical records;

(2)

Retain remote patient monitoring records according to the provisions of Health-General Article, §4-403, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(3)

Submit the preauthorization on a form developed by the Department; and

(4)

Include the participant’s consent to participate in remote patient monitoring.

Remote patient monitoring is not a substitute for delivery of care. Provider shall see patients in person periodically for follow-up care.