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2026 Regular Session

HB1051

Public Health - Patient Access to Medication

Establishing the Meds-to-Beds Program in the Maryland Department of Health: providing the purpose of the Program is to reduce hospital readmissions by using a licensed pharmacist to deliver discharge medications to patients before they leave the hospital; requiring each hospital in the State to participate in the Program; authorizing certain health care facilities to use automated drug dispensing systems and remote dispensing systems; and altering the definition of "telehealth" as it applies to certain insurance coverage.

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Introduced in House February 9, 2026

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February 9, 2026 · House

Health

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  1. House Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
  2. House Hearing canceled
  3. House Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
  4. House First Reading Health
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