5 Things Maryland: Workforce recommendations, Q&A w/ Sen. Mary Washington, Abortion Care Access Act
Emily Boerger | Aug 24, 2022 | Maryland
Maryland’s ‘first-in-the-nation’ approach to ensuring abortion care
Nicole Pasia | Aug 23, 2022 | Maryland
What They’re Watching: Sen. Mary Washington
Nicole Pasia | Aug 23, 2022 | Maryland
Links between climate change and health disparities explored at University of Maryland
Nicole Pasia | Aug 19, 2022 | Maryland
Removing licensure barriers for immigrant health workers to be a priority for Maryland lawmakers next session
Nicole Pasia | Aug 18, 2022 | Maryland
In the midst of a severe workforce shortage, some Marylanders looking to become health workers are facing a major barrier to registering for their licenses. Occupational boards require an individual to provide a Social Security number (SSN) when applying for licensure or certification. Immigrants who are not yet citizens and
12-month Medicaid postpartum extension approved in Maryland, Hawaii, Ohio
Nicole Pasia | Aug 17, 2022 | Hawaii, Maryland
An estimated 34,000 Medicaid beneficiaries in 3 states are now eligible for an extension of postpartum coverage up to 12 months. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through CMS, approved the extension for Maryland, Hawaii, and Ohio this week. The American Rescue Plan included a
UnitedHealthcare Donates $500,000 to Nonprofits in Maryland
UnitedHealth Group | Aug 12, 2022 | Maryland
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $500,000 in Empowering Health grants to four community-based organizations in Maryland to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities. In total, UnitedHealthcare is donating $11 million in grants through its Empowering Health program
Maryland delegation members applaud President's signing of Veterans' health care bill with funding for two Maryland Veterans clinics
Office of U.S Senator Chris Van Hollen | Aug 11, 2022 | Maryland
On Wednesday, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, and Anthony G. Brown (all D-Md.) applauded President Biden’s signing of legislation to open two veterans’ outpatient clinics in Baltimore and Prince George’s County. The bipartisan Sergeant First Class Heath
MHA releases extensive report with recommendations to combat workforce shortage
Nicole Pasia | Aug 11, 2022 | Maryland
To combat the critical health care workforce shortage in Maryland, hospital leaders across the state formed a task force to study challenges in the workforce pipeline and provide comprehensive recommendations. Convened by the Maryland Hospital Association (MHA) in November 2021, the Task Force on Maryland’s Future Health Workforce released an
Maryland has spent $2.4 billion in American Rescue Plan funds on health, SDOH services
Nicole Pasia | Aug 4, 2022 | Maryland
Maryland has spent $2.4 billion (67%) of $3.7 billion the state was allocated through the American Rescue Plan from March 3rd, 2021 through June 30th, 2022. Gov. Larry Hogan announced on Aug. 1st that the state submitted its 2022 American Rescue Plan, State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Annual