Over 100 organizations coming to the 2022 Maryland State of Reform Health Policy Conference
Matt Beuschlein | Apr 26, 2022 | Maryland
MHA advances agenda for a healthier Maryland
Maryland Hospital Association | Apr 13, 2022 | Maryland
Maryland legislature overrides Hogan’s vetoes on abortion, paid family leave, and health officer protections
Nicole Pasia | Apr 12, 2022 | Maryland
Three key health bills will stand after the Democratic-controlled Maryland legislature voted to override several of Gov. Larry Hogan’s vetoes over the weekend. Last week, Hogan vetoed House Bill 937, which would establish an Abortion Care Clinical Training Program within the Department of Health and outlines requirements for
Health equity champion Karey Sutton, PhD, to join MedStar Health as head of health equity research
MedStar Health | Apr 8, 2022 | Maryland
MedStar Health welcomes Karey Sutton, Ph.D. as the new scientific director of health equity research for the MedStar Health Research Institute. Dr. Sutton comes to MedStar Health after close to a decade with the American Association of Medical Colleges where she was instrumental in launching the AAMC Center for Health Justice,
Maryland health workforce and emergency assistance bills heard in committee
Nicole Pasia | Apr 7, 2022 | Maryland
Two bills aiming to supplement the state health workforce and emergency response system were on the agenda for the House Health and Government Operations Committee Tuesday. The first was a crossover bill sponsored by Sen. Delores Kelley (D - Baltimore). The other was sponsored by committee member Cheryl Landis (D
Gender-affirming treatment bill passes health committee
Nicole Pasia | Mar 30, 2022 | Maryland
House Bill 746, known as the Trans Health Equity Act of 2022, would mandate access to gender-affirming care to transgender, nonbinary, and other gender diverse Medicaid beneficiaries starting Jan. 1, 2023. The House Health and Government Operations Committee voted on the bill and its Senate companion, SB 682, on Monday.
5 Things Maryland: Health in the budget, Detailed Agenda, Workforce legislation
Emily Boerger | Mar 29, 2022 | Maryland
With just over a month until we host the 2022 Maryland State of Reform Health Policy Conference, our team is hard at work bringing together the speakers, topics, and conversations that we’re sure stakeholders from all siloes will find valuable. We're excited to announce that Chuck Milligan, chief operating officer at
Data exchange is moving Maryland behavioral health providers forward
Nicole Pasia | Mar 25, 2022 | Maryland
The last two years of the COVID pandemic has taken a toll on Maryland, particularly in the field of behavioral health. Data from the Community Behavioral Health Association of Maryland (CBH) reports emergency department visits for behavioral health increased by 12% over the last few years, while all other visits