Ch. 385

2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(i) A uniform set of effective benefits to be included in the
Comprehensive Standard Health Benefit Plan; and

(ii) A modified health benefit plan for medical savings accounts;

(7)     Analyze the medical care data base and provide, in aggregate form,
an annual report on the variations in costs associated with health care practitioners;

(8)     Ensure utilization of the medical care data base as a primary means
to compile data and information and annually report on trends and variances
regarding fees for service, cost of care, regional and national comparisons, and
indications of malpractice situations;

(9)     Establish standards for the operation and licensing of medical care
electronic claims clearinghouses in Maryland;

(10)   Reduce the costs of claims submission and the administration of
claims for health care practitioners and payors;

(11)   Develop a uniform set of effective benefits to be offered as
substantial, available, and affordable coverage in the nongroup market in accordance
with § 15-606 of the Insurance Article;

(12)   Determine the cost of mandated health insurance services in the
State in accordance with Title 15, Subtitle 15 of the Insurance Article; [and]

(13)   Promote the availability of information to consumers on charges by
practitioners and reimbursements from payors; AND               

(14)    OVERSEE AND ADMINISTER THE MARYLAND TRAUMA PHYSICIAN
SERVICES FUND IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE HEALTH SERVICES COST REVIEW
COMMISSION.

19-130.

(A) IN THIS SECTION, "FUND" MEANS THE MARYLAND TRAUMA PHYSICIAN
SERVICES FUND.

(A) (1) IN THIS SECTION THE FOLLOWING WORDS HAVE THE MEANINGS
INDICATED.

(2)      "FUND" MEANS THE MARYLAND TRAUMA PHYSICIAN SERVICES
FUND.

(3)      (I) "TRAUMA CENTER" MEANS A FACILITY DESIGNATED BY THE
MARYLAND INSTITUTE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEMS AS:

1.      THE STATE PRIMARY ADULT RESOURCE CENTER;

2.       A LEVEL I TRAUMA CENTER;

3.       A LEVEL II TRAUMA CENTER;

4.       A LEVEL III TRAUMA CENTER; OR

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