Maryland HB1051 aims to enhance patient access to medication by implementing a Meds-to-Beds program, allowing licensed pharmacists to deliver.

Maryland HB1051 establishes a Meds-to-Beds program within the Department of Health to reduce hospital readmissions by having licensed pharmacists deliver discharge medications to patients before they leave the hospital. The bill mandates that all hospitals in the state participate in this program and requires the Department to adopt regulations to implement it. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of "telehealth" to include the use of automated drug dispensing systems and remote dispensing systems.

Maryland HB1051 aims to enhance patient access to medication by implementing a Meds-to-Beds program, allowing licensed pharmacists to deliver.

Maryland HB1051 establishes a Meds-to-Beds program within the Department of Health to reduce hospital readmissions by having licensed pharmacists deliver discharge medications to patients before they leave the hospital. The bill mandates that all hospitals in the state participate in this program and requires the Department to adopt regulations to implement it. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of "telehealth" to include the use of automated drug dispensing systems and remote dispensing systems.