2013 Maryland Code
HEALTH - GENERAL
§ 20-1401 - Definitions [Subtitle subject to abrogation]

§20-1401. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2016 PER CHAPTER 3 OF 2012 //

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Area” means a contiguous geographic area that:

(1) Demonstrates measurable and documented health disparities and poor health outcomes; and

(2) Is small enough to allow for the incentives offered under this subtitle to have a significant impact on improving health outcomes and reducing health disparities, including racial, ethnic, and geographic health disparities.

(c) “Commission” means the Community Health Resources Commission.

(d) “Fund” means the Health Enterprise Zone Reserve Fund established under § 20-1406 of this subtitle.

(e) “Health Enterprise Zone” means a contiguous geographic area that:

(1) Demonstrates measurable and documented health disparities and poor health outcomes;

(2) Is small enough to allow for the incentives offered under this subtitle to have a significant impact on improving health outcomes and reducing health disparities, including racial, ethnic, and geographic health disparities; and

(3) Is designated as a Health Enterprise Zone by the Commission and the Secretary in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle.

(f) “Health Enterprise Zone practitioner” means a health care practitioner who is licensed or certified under the Health Occupations Article and who provides:

(1) Primary care, including obstetrics, gynecological services, pediatric services, or geriatric services;

(2) Behavioral health services, including mental health or alcohol and substance abuse services; or

(3) Dental services.