Maryland HB385 establishes a rebuttable presumption that medical bills are authentic, fair, and reasonable in civil actions for personal injury or.
Maryland HB385 creates a legal presumption that medical bills presented as evidence in civil actions for personal injury or wrongful death are authentic, fair, and reasonable. This presumption can be challenged by the opposing party, who must prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the bill is not authentic, is unfair, or is unreasonable. The bill also clarifies that expert testimony is not required to establish the admissibility of a medical bill. The law applies to health care providers and similar entities regulated by another state.
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