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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 803

(iv) An assessment of the financial resources
required and available for the health care system;

(v) The methodologies, standards, and criteria
for certificate of need review; and

(vi) Priority for conversion of acute capacity
to alternative uses where appropriate.

(b)  The Commission shall adopt specifications for the
development of local health plans and their coordination with the
State health plan.

(c)  Annually or upon petition by any person, the Commission
shall review the State health plan and publish any changes in the
plan that the Commission considers necessary, subject to the
review and approval granted to the Governor under this subtitle.

(d)  The Commission shall adopt rules and regulations that
ensure broad public input, public hearings, and consideration of
local health plans in development of the State health plan.

(e)  The Commission shall include standards and policies in
the State health plan that relate to the certificate of need
program. The standards shall address the availability,
accessibility, cost, and quality of health care. The standards
are to be reviewed and revised periodically to reflect new
developments in health planning, delivery, and technology. In
adopting standards regarding cost, efficiency,
cost-effectiveness, or financial feasibility[. The], THE
Commission may take into account the relevant methodologies of
the Health Services Cost Review Commission.

(f)  Annually, the Secretary shall make recommendations to
the Commission on the plan. The Secretary may review and comment
on State specifications to be used in the development of the
State health plan.

(g)  All State agencies and departments, directly or
indirectly involved with or responsible for any aspect of
regulating, funding, or planning for the health care industry or
persons involved in it, shall carry out their responsibilities in
a manner consistent with the State health plan and available
fiscal resources.

(h) In carrying out its responsibilities under this act for
hospitals, the Commission shall recognize and not apply, not
develop, or not duplicate standards or requirements related to
quality which have been adopted and enforced by national or State
licensing or accrediting authorities.

19-114.1.