Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 2
Subtitle 09 - MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS
Chapter 10.09.85 - Free-Standing Birth Centers
Section 10.09.85.01 - Definitions
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.09.85.01
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. The following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Certified nurse midwife (CNM)" means a
registered nurse who is certified by the American College of Nurse-Midwives,
and is licensed in the state in which the service is provided.
(2) "Commission for the Accreditation of
Birth Centers (CABC)" means the independent authority that accredits developing
and existing birth centers in the United States of America, according to
established national standards.
(3)
"Department" means the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
(4) "Free-standing Birth Center" means a
free-standing facility not associated with a hospital that provides physician
or certified nurse midwifery services.
(5) "Medical Assistance Program" means the
program, financed by federal, state, and local funds, for the comprehensive
medical care for persons of all ages within certain income limits.
(6) "Medically necessary" means the service
or benefit is:
(a) Directly related to
diagnostic, preventive, curative, palliative, rehabilitative, or ameliorative
treatment of an illness, injury, disability, or health condition;
(b) Consistent with current accepted
standards of good medical practice;
(c) The most cost efficient service that can
be provided without sacrificing effectiveness or access to care; and
(d) Not primarily for the convenience of the
consumer, family, or provider.
(7) "Newborn" means an infant who is not more
than 48 hours old.
(8)
"Participant" means an individual who is eligible for Program
benefits.
(9) "Physician" means an
individual legally licensed to practice medicine by the Board or in the state
in which the physician's practice is located.
(10) "Program" means the Maryland Medical
Assistance Program.
(11) "Provider"
means a free-standing birth center.
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