Bill > HB931

This bill requires physicians serving as medical directors in Maryland nursing homes to either hold a specific medical director certification, such as the Certified Medical Director (CMD) from PALTCmed, or be actively working towards obtaining one, with existing medical directors having until September 30, 2030, to achieve this certification unless granted an extension by the Department of Health. A physician will be limited to serving as a medical director at no more than two licensed nursing homes, and each nursing home must now publish the name, professional credentials, and certification status of its medical director on its website, rather than the Department of Health maintaining a central online directory. A nursing home is defined as a facility providing non-acute inpatient care for individuals needing significant nursing services and medical supervision, excluding those offering only domiciliary or personal care.