In this edition of “What They’re Watching,” the editor-in-chief of Health Affairs, Alan Weil, discusses the work to demonstrate the link between healthcare outcomes and race. Interviewed at last year’s Maryland conference, Weil talked about how finding evidence that race impacts health outcomes has proven more challenging than finding data to inform other areas of … Read more
As President of the Health Facilities Association of Maryland, Joe DeMattos is focused on improving care integration for the state’s long-term care settings, including skilled nursing, assisted living programs, and continuing care retirement communities. At our 2022 Maryland State of Reform Health Policy Conference, DeMattos said Maryland already has relatively strong health infrastructure in place, … Read more
Investing in the mental health wellness of children in Maryland will be a priority for Sen. Mary Washington (D-Baltimore City) during the next legislative session. As Senate chair of the Joint Committee on Children, Youth, and Families, Washington says she will work to recommend policies and budget initiatives that prioritize the well-being of youth in … Read more
Aetna Better Health of Maryland is looking to address the social determinants of health for vulnerable Marylanders from as many different perspectives as possible, according to CEO Angelo Edge. Through their work with community organizations, Aetna is offering technical and funding support for low-cost housing projects across the state and is supporting training centers for … Read more
Maryland’s health care employers continue to face the rise of remote work, workforce burnout, and pressure to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that represents the communities they serve. Three experts shared remarks on how the state should work to strengthen the health care workforce at our 2022 Maryland State of Reform Health Policy Conference … Read more
With ongoing health care workforce shortages, the rise of telehealth, and an increasingly diverse population now on Medicaid as a result of the pandemic, COVID continues to impact our communities in ways yet to be seen. Four experts, including newly-appointed House Health and Government Operations Committee Chair Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk, came together during last month’s … Read more
As a member of the House Health and Government Operations Committee, Del. Kenneth Kerr (D-Frederick), is following the progress of the State-Based Young Adult Health Insurance Subsidies Pilot Program, which aims to make health coverage more accessible for low-income Marylanders age 19-34. The program operates on the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange and uses … Read more
Maryland continues to lead in the health financing sphere with its innovative Total Cost of Care (TCOC) model. Kate Sapra, Director of the Division of All-Payer Models at the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), has worked closely with the TCOC model since 2018. At our lunch keynote at the 2022 Maryland … Read more
Maryland’s unique regulatory systems offer a unique opportunity for population-based approaches to health equity, according to Health Affairs Editor-in-Chief Alan Weil. Weil, along with Maria Tildon, Vice President of State and Local Affairs at Johns Hopkins University & Johns Hopkins Medicine, joined the 2022 Maryland State of Reform Health Policy Conference last week … Read more
Maryland’s unique Total Cost of Care (TCOC) model continues to shape the state’s recovery from the pandemic, especially among hospitals and other health facilities. Bob Atlas, President and CEO of the Maryland Hospital Association; Katie Wunderlich, Executive Director of the Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC); and Joe DeMattos, President & CEO of the Health … Read more