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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" citation="COMAR 10.14.04.01" title_num="10" subtitle_num="14" chapter_num="04" heading="Purpose and Scope.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>This chapter:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Establishes the requirements for participating medical providers;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Sets criteria for applicant eligibility;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Outlines services covered; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Delineates the responsibilities of the Department and local health departments for breast cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment services under the Breast Cancer Program created by Health-General Article, §20-116, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>This chapter operates in conjunction with the:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Breast and Cervical Cancer Program; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Reimbursement for Breast and Cervical Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Program, as set forth in COMAR 10.14.02.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>This chapter addresses the purpose set forth in Health-General Article, §20-116, Annotated Code of Maryland, by providing the services funded under the Breast Cancer Program through the programs cited in §B of this regulation.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>