5 Things Maryland: Dr. Aliya Jones, Federal action, TCOC report
DJ Wilson | Jul 30, 2021 | Maryland
Maryland Total Cost of Care Model reduced spending by $365 million in first year
Matt Beuschlein | Jul 28, 2021 | Maryland
One-third of Marylanders struggle to afford sufficient housing
Matt Beuschlein | Jul 22, 2021 | Maryland
Q&A: Dr. Aliya Jones on the pandemic and its impact on behavioral health in Maryland
Matt Beuschlein | Jul 20, 2021 | Maryland
Governor Hogan announces launch of $72 million maternal and child health care initiative
The Office of Gov. Larry Hogan | Jul 6, 2021 | Maryland
Governor Larry Hogan today, in conjunction with the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), announced the launch of a $72 million maternal and child health care transformation initiative aimed at improving related health disparities for Marylanders statewide. To support care transformation, Maryland’s Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) will provide $10
Q&A: Robin Rickard offers update on Maryland’s Opioid Operational Command Center
Matt Beuschlein | Jul 2, 2021 | Maryland
Robin Rickard is the newly appointed executive director for Maryland’s Opioid Operational Command Center (OOCC). In this Q&A, Rickard talks about her recent appointment, what’s on the agenda for the OOCC, impacts from the pandemic and the newly released Maryland OOCC quarterly report. Matt Beuschlein: How have the
Maryland’s child wellbeing drops to 24th in the nation
Matt Beuschlein | Jun 24, 2021 | Maryland
Maryland's child wellbeing ranks 24th, a drop from the previous year according to a report by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The report used sixteen indicators to analyze four sectors — economic well-being, education, health, and family & community. The most recent data places Maryland 23rd for economic
Maryland’s COVID-19 Case Rate Drops Below 1 Per 100K
the Office of Governor Larry Hogan | Jun 23, 2021 | Maryland
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that Maryland’s COVID-19 case rate has dropped below 1 per 100K, putting the state in the federal ‘green zone’ category for cases. Maryland is one of only three states nationwide reporting case rates under 1 per 100K—the other two are Vermont and South
5 Things Maryland: Prescription Drug Affordability Board, What You Missed, Proposed rate increases
Emily Boerger | Jun 23, 2021 | Maryland
While DJ is out of office chasing a much deserved vacation, I’ll be bringing you this edition of 5 Things We’re Watching. I’m the managing editor here at State of Reform where I have my eye on health care in Maryland and a number of other states. In this edition
Federal dollars coming to support underserved communities
Matt Beuschlein | Jun 18, 2021 | Maryland
Nearly $30 million in recently-announced federal funding is coming to Maryland to support high-risk and underserved communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The CDC recently awarded $21.2 million to the Maryland Dept. of Health to address health inequities exacerbated and created by the pandemic. The funding is part of
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