Maryland Medical Assistance Program – Prescription Digital Therapeutics
Sponsor: Steve Johnson (District 34A)Committee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Public HealthStatus: Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Maryland Medical Assistance Program to provide coverage for prescription digital therapeutics for Program recipients; and defining 'prescription digital therapeutic' as a product, a device, an Internet application, or any other technology approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration that has an approved indication for the prevention, management, or treatment of certain medical conditions, primarily uses software to achieve results, and requires a prescription.
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Testimony (16)
MGA witness listFAV 10FavorableFWA 4Favorable with amendmentsUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Molnar, Andrew | Digital therapeutics alliance | Oral |
| FAV | Mills, Morganlobbyist | Government Relations @ Compass Advocacy | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Whetsell, Scott | Maryland-DC Society of Addiction Medicine | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Martin, Dan | Mental Health Association of Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Rosen-Cohen, Nancy | NCADD-Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Thorndike, Frances | Pear Therapeutics | Oral |
| FAV | Obasiolu, Favourlobbyist | Public Policy Partners | Oral |
| FAV | Tabuteau, Richardlobbyist | Tabuteau, LLC | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Johnson, S., Delegate Johnson, S.legislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Krone, Christinelobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Brocato, Deborahlobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Baker, Deborah | American Psychological Association | Oral |
| FWA | Wright, C. Vaile | American Psychological Association (APA) | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Shattuck, Daniellobbyist | Brocato & Shattuck | Oral |
| FWA | Berman, Paul | Maryland Psychological Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVMills, MorganGovernment Relations @ Compass AdvocacyRegistered for: Alley Cat Allies; CFG Health Network; Coinbase, Inc.; Girl Scouts of Central Maryland; Horizon Foundation of Howard County, Inc., The; Maryland Association for Justice, Inc.…
FAVTabuteau, RichardTabuteau, LLCRegistered for: Bolt Technology OÜ dba Hopp; Boyd Gaming Corporation; ChargePoint; Chevy Chase Village; Elev8 Baltimore, Inc.; Fortinet…
FAVKrone, ChristineRegistered for: American Coatings Association; Baltimore Gas and Electric Company; City of Rockville; Coordinating Center for Home and Community Care, The, LLC (dba The Coordinating Center); Greater Washington Society for Clinical Social Work, Inc.; LifeSpan Network…
FWAShattuck, DanielBrocato & ShattuckRegistered for: Acorn Health; American Physical Therapy Association Maryland - APTA MD; Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates, P.C.; Associates in Radiation Medicine; League for People with Disabilities, The; Maryland Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics…