5 Things Maryland: Department of Health RFPs, Q&A w/ Joe DeMattos, Hospital price transparency
Emily Boerger | Sep 22, 2022 | Maryland
Maryland seeks Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation contractor
Nicole Pasia | Sep 13, 2022 | Maryland
MDH releases RFP for Medicaid dental benefits administrator
Nicole Pasia | Sep 8, 2022 | Maryland
Maryland Department of Health releases human monkeypox data dashboard
Maryland Department of Health | Aug 30, 2022 | Maryland
Maryland Medicaid to prioritize certain groups during initial months of PHE unwinding
Nicole Pasia | Jun 30, 2022 | Maryland
The Maryland Medicaid Administration under the Department of Health (MDH) provided an update on its preparations for the unwinding of the federal public health emergency (PHE) to members of the Maryland Medicaid Advisory Committee (MMAC) at its June meeting. MMAC also discussed recent changes to its 1915(c) waiver reports and
Maryland Department of Health announces more than $81 million in federal funding to support emergency transport services
Maryland Department of Health | Jun 14, 2022 | Maryland
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH), in partnership with the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS), announced more than $81 million in funding to Jurisdictional Emergency Medical Services Operational Programs (JEMSOPs) on June 8th. The funding, made available by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), offsets
MDH opens public comment on Section 1115 HealthChoice Demonstration Waiver Amendment
Nicole Pasia | Jun 10, 2022 | Maryland
The Maryland Medicaid Administration under the Department of Health (MDH) is currently accepting public comment this month on its Section 1115 HealthChoice Demonstration Waiver Amendment. The amendment looks to establish statewide coverage of two pilot programs—the Alternative Destination Pilot and Adult Dental Pilot—by transitioning them into the Maryland Medicaid State
Maryland Department of Health expands child and adolescent behavioral health crisis services, peer recovery services
Maryland Department of Health | Mar 23, 2022 | Maryland
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Friday announced two initiatives to expand child and adolescent services, in addition to peer recovery services, to help Marylanders who are experiencing behavioral health crises. Beginning this week, MDH will issue $17.7 million in grant funding among local behavioral health authorities statewide to help
Community health worker grant opportunities
Maryland Community Health Resources Commission | Mar 1, 2022 | Maryland
The Maryland Department of Health, Office of Population Health Improvement, has issued two Requests for Applications (RFAs); one for the development and implementation of new community health worker (CHW) certification training programs, and one for CHW certification training programs currently accredited by the Department to modify their curricula with the
Hogan’s end of mask mandate follows 20% decrease in COVID-19 hospitalizations
Nicole Pasia | Feb 16, 2022 | Maryland
Governor Larry Hogan announced the end of a statewide mask mandate in state buildings this week, following several emergency orders in response to the Omicron variant surge. The mandate will end on Feb. 22, although “masks will continue to be strongly recommended for employees and visitors who are unvaccinated.”