(ii) Based on the fair value of the property and investments that are
related directly to the facility, include enough allowance for and provide a fair return
to the owner of the facility.

(e) In the determination of reasonable rates for each facility, as specified in
this section, the Commission shall take into account all of the cost of complying with
recommendations made, under Subtitle 1 of this title, on comprehensive health
planning.

(f) In reviewing rates or charges or considering a request for change in rates
or charges, the Commission shall permit a facility to charge rates that, in the
aggregate, will produce enough total revenue to enable the facility to meet reasonably
each requirement specified in this section.

(g) Except as otherwise provided by law, in reviewing rates or charges or
considering a request for changes in rates or charges, the Commission may not hold
executive sessions.

[19-218.1 19-221.

The Commission shall use any reasonable, relevant, or generally accepted
accounting principles to determine reasonable rates for each facility.

[19-219.] 19-222.

(a) (1) A facility may not change any rate schedule or charge of any type or
class defined under [§ 19-217(b)] § 19-220(B) of this subtitle, unless the facility files
with the Commission a written notice of the proposed change that is supported by any
information that the facility considers appropriate.

(2) Unless the Commission orders otherwise in conformity to this
section, a change in the rate schedule or charge is effective on the date that the notice
specifies. That effective date shall be at least 30 days after the date on which the
notice is filed.

(b) (1) Commission review of a proposed change may not exceed 150 days
after the notice is filed.

(2) The Commission may hold a public hearing to consider the notice.

(3) If the Commission decides to hold a public hearing, the Commission:

(i) Within 65 days after the filing of the notice, shall set a place
and date for the hearing; and

(ii) May suspend the effective date of any proposed change until 30
days after conclusion of the hearing.

(4) If the Commission suspends the effective date of a proposed change,
the Commission shall give the facility a written statement of the reasons for the
suspension.

(5) The Commission: