Maryland Regulatory News - Spring 2010

Maryland Adopts Telemedicine Regulations

On November 30, 2009, the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene adopted regulations for the practice of telemedicine in Maryland.

Joint Purchasing by Hospitals

Recently, two otherwise independent hospital systems, Memorial Health and St.

Did You Know? Spring 2010

       

Trying to Muzzle Consumer Review Websites

A version of this article was published in the Maryland Bar Bulletin March 2010 edition.

HOEPA Trigger Rates for April 2010

A mortgage loan is covered by special Truth-in-Lending Act HOEPA requirements if the annual percentage rate on the loan at consummation will exceed by more than a "specified percentage" the yield o

Carbon Monoxide Detectors Required in Baltimore Residential Properties

Residential property owners in Baltimore City and County may be required to install carbon monoxide (CO) detectors under separate local ordinances enacted in each jurisdiction.

Employer Notice Obligation Under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

COBRA SUBSIDY EXTENDED -- AGAIN

MDE Preparing to Publish Emergency Regulations on Stormwater Management

Development projects that are in the pipeline, but do not yet have final approval for erosion and sediment control and stormwater management plans by May 4, 2010, currently face significant challen