Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) To facilitate the use of Web-based technology for electronic advance directives, the Maryland Health Care Commission shall develop criteria for recognizing electronic advance directives services that are authorized to connect to the State-designated health information exchange.
(b) To be authorized to connect to the State-designated health information exchange, an electronic advance directives service shall:
(1) Be recognized by the Maryland Health Care Commission;
(2) Be responsible for all costs associated with connecting to the State-designated health information exchange; and
(3) Store electronic advance directives that are received by facsimile or other electronic means.
(c) The State-designated health information exchange may charge electronic advance directives services recognized by the Maryland Health Care Commission a fee for connecting to the State-designated health information exchange.
(d) The State-designated health information exchange shall ensure that electronic advance directives services do not have access to information stored on the State-designated health information exchange.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Health-General § 19-144 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/health-general/md-code-health-gen-sect-19-144/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)