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ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor Ch. 280
(II) IDENTIFY METHODS TO FACILITATE REIMBURSEMENT
PROVIDED TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS WHO PROVIDE SERVICES THROUGH
COMMUNITY HEALTH RESOURCES, INCLUDING METHODS TO MAKE THE PROVIDER
AN EMPLOYEE OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH RESOURCE;
(11) IDENTIFY METHODS, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE MARYLAND
HEALTH CARE COMMISSION, TO ENCOURAGE EMPLOYERS TO MAKE HEALTH CARE
COVERAGE AVAILABLE FOR UNINSURED, LOW INCOME WORKERS, INCLUDING:
(I) ALTERNATIVES TO TRADITIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE THAT
STILL PROVIDE TAX BENEFITS TO EMPLOYERS OR EMPLOYEES FOR OBTAINING
COVERAGE; AND
(II) "THREE-SHARE" PROGRAMS THAT DIVIDE COSTS AMONG THE
EMPLOYER, THE EMPLOYEE, AND THE GOVERNMENT;
(12) DEVELOP AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR LEGISLATION AND, IF
AUTHORIZED BY STATUTE, IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES TO.
SPECIALIST PROVIDERS TO SERVE INDIVIDUALS REFERRED FROM COMMUNITY
HEALTH RESOURCES, INCLUDING PROGRAMS:
(I) TO REDUCE LICENSURE FEES FOR SPECIALIST PROVIDERS WHO
SERVE A DESIGNATED NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS REFERRED EACH YEAR FROM
COMMUNITY HEALTH RESOURCES;
(II) THAT PROVIDE TAX CREDITS, DEDUCTIONS, OR BOTH TO
SPECIALIST PROVIDERS BASED ON THE LEVEL OF UNCOMPENSATED CARE
PROVIDED EACH YEAR TO INDIVIDUALS REFERRED FROM COMMUNITY HEALTH
RESOURCES; AND
(III) TO INCREASE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL VOLUNTEERISM;
(13) WORK IN COOPERATION WITH THE GRADUATE MEDICAL AND
NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE STATE TO ESTABLISH SPECIALTY CARE
PROGRAMS, STAFFED PRIMARILY BY MEDICAL RESIDENTS AND FELLOWS AND
NURSE PRACTITIONER GRADUATE STUDENTS, FOR INDIVIDUALS REFERRED FROM
COMMUNITY HEALTH RESOURCES, PARTICULARLY IN RURAL AREAS;
(14) IN COLLABORATION WITH THE MARYLAND HEALTH INSURANCE
PLAN, DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NEEDED FOR SPECIALTY CARE FOR
INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVE SERVICES FROM COMMUNITY HEALTH RESOURCES
FROM:
(I) STRATEGIC CONTRIBUTION PAYMENTS IN THE CIGARETTE
RESTITUTION FUND ESTABLISHED UNDER § 7-317 OF THE STATE FINANCE AND
PROCUREMENT ARTICLE; AND
(II) THE HOSPITAL ASSESSMENT ESTABLISHED UNDER § 19-219(F)
OF THIS TITLE; AND
(14) USING $5 MILLION IN FUNDS PROVIDED FROM THE CIGARETTE
RESTITUTION FUND ESTABLISHED UNDER § 7-317 OF THE STATE FINANCE AND
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