The Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical
Services Systems (MIEMSS), formerly under the Uni-
versity of Maryland Medical System, was made an inde-
pendent agency in 1993 (Chapter 592, Acts of 1993).
Located at the University of Maryland at Baltimore, the
Institute coordinates Maryland emergency medical serv-
ices involving numerous public and private interests
(Code Education Article, sees. 13-1D-01 through 13-
1D-13). The Institute reports to the State Emergency
Medical Services Board and is aided by the Statewide
Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council.

STATE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES BOARD
Donald L. DeVries, Jr., Esq., Chair, 1997
(410) 706-7800

The Institute is governed by the State Emergency
Medical Services Board. Created in 1993, the Board
develops and implements an emergency medical system
plan for Maryland. The plan defines criteria for designat-
ing trauma facilities; guidelines for emergency medical
services; improved communications and transportation;
public information and education programs; and a sys-
tem to evaluate emergency care m Maryland.
The Board consists of eleven members. Nine are
appointed to four-year terms by the Governor. Two
serve ex officio. The Governor names the chair.

STATEWIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
ADVISORY COUNCIL

Roger C. Simonds, Chair

Established in 1993, the Statewide Emergency
Medical Services Advisory Council advises the State
Emergency Medical Services Board on finances, poli-
cies, guidelines, regulations, and procedures necessary
to operate the statewide Emergency Medical System.
It also helps the Board develop and implement the
State plan for emergency medical services.
The Council's twenty-eight members are ap-
pointed by the State Emergency Medical Services
Board with the Governor's approval. Annually,
Council members elect a chair with the Governor's
approval (Code Education Article, sec. 13-ID-11).

TASK FORCE ON EMERGING
MEDICAL & SURGICAL TREATMENTS

Appointed byGcwmor (who names chair) :wA yet appointed
Appointed by Senate President: two vacancies

Appointed by House Speaker: Marilyn R. Goldwater;
Alfred W. Redmer, Jr.

Ex officio: Martin P. Wasserman, M.D., J.D.,
Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene; Dwight K.
Bartlett III, Maryland Insurance Commissioner.

c/o Office of the Secretary
Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene
201 West Picslun St.
Baltimore, MD 21201—2399 (410) 767-6505

In 1996, the Task Force on Emerging Medical
and Surgical Treatments was organized (Chapter
378, Acts of 1996). The Task Force is to study
insurance coverage of emerging medical and surgi-
cal treatments and examine the way health insur
ance carriers evaluate them for coverage. The Task
Force also will consider the role that State govern-
ment should play with regard to the evaluation
processes of insurers. Authorization for the Task
Force ends June 30, 1997.

MARYLAND
ENERGY ADMINISTRMTON

Frederick H. Hoover, Jr., Director

45 Calvert St. (410) 974-3751
Annapolis, MD 21401 fax: (410) 974-2250
toll free: 1-800-72-ENERG
World Wide Web:
http:// www.mop.md.gov/ MEA/

BUDGET (CODE DA13, formerly 23.01.13)
FY1994 FY1995 FY1996

Funds (actual) (actual) (ipprop)

General $ 291,038 $ 305,893 $ 494,000
Special $2,897,539 $4,679,553 $2,623,760
Federal . $ 400,425 $ 883,201 $ 563,976
Total Funds. $3,589,002 $5,868,647 $3,681,736

Staff

Authorized 19 19 19
Contractual (FTE) 1 5 1
Total Staff . 20 24 20

HISTORICAL EVOLUTION

Office of Energy Policy, 1973-75
Department of Natural Resources, Energy &
Coastal Zone Administration, 1975-79
Department of Natural Resources, Energy
Administration, 1979-82
Department of Natural Resources, Energy
Office, 1982-87
Department of Housing & Community
Development, Energy Office, 1987-91
Maryland Energy Adminstration, 1991—

MANDATED REPORTS

None

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

MARYLAND ENERGY ADMINISTRATION

Frederick H. Hoover, Jr., Director
(appointed by Governor) .. (410)974-2511