Maryland HB931 establishes requirements for medical directors in nursing homes, including certification and duties.

Maryland HB931 sets educational and experiential requirements for medical director certification, equivalent to a Certified Medical Director (CMD) certification. It mandates that each nursing home designate a physician as medical director, who must meet these requirements. The bill also limits a physician from serving as a medical director at more than two licensed nursing homes. The Department of Health must establish an online directory of nursing home medical directors and adopt regulations for physicians to obtain certification. The bill takes effect October 1, 2026.

Maryland HB931 establishes requirements for medical directors in nursing homes, including certification and duties.

Maryland HB931 sets educational and experiential requirements for medical director certification, equivalent to a Certified Medical Director (CMD) certification. It mandates that each nursing home designate a physician as medical director, who must meet these requirements. The bill also limits a physician from serving as a medical director at more than two licensed nursing homes. The Department of Health must establish an online directory of nursing home medical directors and adopt regulations for physicians to obtain certification. The bill takes effect October 1, 2026.