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MD SB515
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Pamela Beidle
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) to consider all reasonable facility operating costs when evaluating whether hospitals have sufficient resources to meet financial requirements and when reviewing rates
- Requires the Commission to account for costs hospitals incur to employ or contract with physicians and other professional providers when the facility does not receive corresponding offsetting professional revenue
- Mandates a report to the General Assembly by June 1, 2027 on efforts to collect and analyze data on these physician-related costs and develop policy solutions
- Any policy developed must ensure reasonable funding for essential physician services, maintain provider access in hospital and non-hospital settings, and support Maryland's AHEAD model commitments
- Takes effect June 1, 2026 as an emergency measure requiring three-fifths approval in both chambers
Legislative Description
Health Services Cost Review Commission - Health Facilities - Rate Setting
Reports
Last Action
Third Reading Passed (131-2)
4/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Health3/24/2026
Finance2/3/2026
Full Bill Text
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