5 Things Maryland: Health bills, Medicaid dental coverage, Q&A w/ Nicole Stallings
Eli Kirshbaum | Jan 24, 2023 | Maryland
MHA encourages Marylanders to get boosted for fall
Nicole Pasia | Sep 22, 2022 | Maryland
MHA releases extensive report with recommendations to combat workforce shortage
Nicole Pasia | Aug 11, 2022 | Maryland
Maryland’s Total Cost of Care model is shaping post Covid health financing
Nicole Pasia | May 10, 2022 | Maryland
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
MHA advances agenda for a healthier Maryland
Maryland Hospital Association | Apr 13, 2022 | Maryland
The Maryland General Assembly adjourned Sine Die on April 11, 2022. During the 90-day session, the legislature considered myriad Maryland Hospital Association (MHA) and hospital field priorities. Collectively with our members, MHA secured several wins, including measures to strengthen the hospital workforce and direct new funding to recruit and retain
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.”
Maryland hospitals face over 3,900 nurse vacancies: up 50% from late summer
Maryland Hospital Association | Feb 1, 2022 | Maryland
Maryland hospitals are experiencing a staggering workforce shortage that limits their capacity to meet the needs of all Maryland residents. These challenges come after nearly two years on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and at a time when the total demand for hospital care—for COVID and everything else—is without
Gov. Hogan issues emergency health orders
Nicole Pasia | Jan 5, 2022 | Maryland
Governor Larry Hogan issued a number of emergency orders on Tuesday to address rapidly increasing COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maryland. Aside from declaring a state of emergency, the governor called for the creation of alternate care sites, holds on nursing license expirations, and interstate health care license reciprocity. Data
MHA seeks limited public health emergency declaration
Maryland Hospital Association | Dec 29, 2021 | Maryland
Maryland hospitals are nearly full, and emergency departments are stretched incredibly thin. Hospitals are seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases and have fewer clinicians ready to care for all patients. The statewide number of COVID inpatients at Maryland hospitals is now more than 2,000—surpassing the previous all-time high of 1,952