MD HB1051

Establishes the Meds-to-Beds Program in the Maryland Department of Health, requiring all hospitals in the state to participate and use licensed pharmacists to deliver discharge medications to patients before they leave the hospital to reduce readmissions

Authorizes hospitals and nursing facilities to use automated drug dispensing systems and remote dispensing systems for storing, dispensing, and distributing medications, subject to oversight by a designated pharmacist-in-charge

Requires the State Board of Pharmacy to adopt regulations establishing minimum requirements for inspection, audits, security, and record keeping of automated and remote dispensing systems

Permits pharmacies to outsource prescription processing to other pharmacies within Maryland or in other states, provided they share common ownership or have written contracts and maintain required records for at least 2 years

Expands the definition of "telehealth" in both Medicaid and private insurance law to include automated drug dispensing systems and remote dispensing systems, requiring insurers to cover these services at the same rate as in-person care