EXECUTIVE ORDERS
(8) In the event of a vacancy on the Commission or its
Subcommittees, the Governor shall appoint a successor for
the remainder of the life of the Commission.
(9) A majority of the Commission shall constitute a
quorum for the transaction of any Commission business. In
each Subcommittee, a majority shall constitute a quorum for
the transaction of any Subcommittee business. The
Commission and the Subcommittees may adopt such other
procedures necessary to ensure the orderly transaction of
business.
(10) The members of the Commission and of the
Subcommittees may not receive compensation for their
services. The members may be reimbursed for their
reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of duties,
in accordance with the standard travel regulations, and as
provided in the State budget.
(11) The Governor's Office of Human Development shall
provide staff support necessary for the completion of the
Commission's duties and as provided in the State budget.
C. Scope of the Commission.
The Commission shall undertake a comprehensive review of
the State's current health care system, consider likely
changes in the organization, financing and delivery of
health services during the next five to ten years, and
develop recommendations to ensure that all Marylanders have
access to quality, cost-effective health care. During its
first year of operation, the Commission's highest priorities
will include:
(1) A determination of the amounts of public and
private funds which are likely to be available to provide
health care under a range of economic circumstances;
(2) A determination of the proper mix of prevention,
primary and acute care, and long term care services which
should be available to all Marylanders within each projected
level of resources;
(3) Development of options for financing each resource
level and creating financial and policy incentives to
achieve the desired mix of services within each level;
(4) A review of recommendations from Task Forces,
Commissions, or other groups which have significant health
care policy and financing implications such as the
Governor's Commission on Black and Minority Health; and
(5) Such other necessary duties as assigned by the
Governor.
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