Originally convened by Office of Health Care Quality following 2012 legislative session, Abuser Registry Work Group was reconvened in June 2013 (Chapters 239 & 606, Acts of 2013).
Work Group was to review work of previous work group; monitor any implementation of its recommendations; and recommend changes to existing laws and regulations necessary to prevent abuse and neglect of patients in health care settings.
Authorization for Work Group ended June 30, 2014.
ACCESS, QUALITY, & PROGRAM INTEGRITY
Under Office of Health Services, restructured as Nursing and Community Programs in July 2004.
ACCESS TO OBSTETRICAL CARE WORK GROUP
Staff: Sara E. Cherico-Hsii (410) 767-5660; e-mail: sara.cherico@maryland.gov
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
Mona K. Gahunia, D.O., Chair
Janyne E. Althaus, M.D.; Brian H. Avin, M.D.; Susan J. Dulkerian, M.D.; Joan M. Fortney, R.N.; Susan D. Kinter, J.D.; Ryan O'Doherty; Valerie Overton; Faye Royale-Larkins; Andrew J. Satin, M.D.; Benjamin Stallings, M.D.; Diane P. Vanes.
At request of Joint Chairs of General Assembly's budget committees, Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene convened Access to Obstetrical Care Work Group in July 2014. Work Group evaluated obstacles to access to obstetrical care in Maryland, and compared that access to that of other states. Also, Work Group reviewed recent proposals to ensure access to obstetrical care in both rural and urban areas, such as creating a birth injury fund; and analyzed costs and benefits of such proposals.
Work Group's findings were reported to Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and House Appropriations Committee in Dec. 2014.
In June 2015, Work Group to Study Access to Obstetrics Services was established (Chapter 329, Acts of 2015).
ACCREDITATION & MENTAL HEALTH COMPLIANCE
ACUTE & PRIMARY CARE
Under Medical Care Policy Administration, reorganized as HealthChoice and Acute Care Administration under Office of Health Services in Jan. 2000.
ADMINISTRATION & GRANTS MANAGEMENT
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, renamed Grants, Contracts, and Administration in 1998.
ADMINISTRATION OF HEALTHCHOICE COMMITTEE
Staff: John G. Folkemer (410) 767-5806
Chair: Georges C. Benjamin, M.D., Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene
Appointed by Senate President: Arthur Dorman; Christopher Van Hollen.
Appointed by House Speaker: John A. Hurson; Samuel I. Rosenberg.
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: Donald Blanchon; Deborah I. Chang; Mary Cutler; Lorraine T. Doo; Donald V. Gilmore; John J. Kaelin; Steven B. Larsen; Joanne Pollak; Frederick W. Puddester; Wayne Schultz; Hollis Seunarine, M.D.; Barbara Spence; Edward Thomas; Eric Wagner; Reed Winston, M.D.
Nonvoting members: Henry C. Beumler; Dennis G. Cherot; Felix Kaufman, M.D.
In April 1999, General Assembly's Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review approved emergency regulations for HealthChoice Program on condition that Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene create a committee to consider aspects of Program administration. Therafter, Administration of HealthChoice Committee was established by Secretary.
Committee studied collection and use of encounter data; development of capitation rates; Program administrative requirements; actuarial adjustment of rates; and whether rates approved as emergency regulations should continue beyond Nov. 1, 1999.
Committee submitted report on Oct. 18, 1999.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS DIVISION
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES<
Division conducted personnel transactions, prepared budgets, promulgated Medicaid regulations, and formulated amendments to the Medicaid State Plan.
Abolished by August 2023.
ADMISSIONS
ADULT SERVICES
For adults and seniors, Adult Services developed, oversaw, and monitored community-based mental health programs and services. It also designed and developed specialized programs and services for youth transitioning into adulthood; seniors continuing to live in their own homes; individuals in State hospitals; and adults who have sustained a traumatic brain injury.
Abolished in 2017.
ADULT SICKLE CELL DISEASE CARE WORKING GROUP
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: Amy Gentile; Donna X. Harris; Dawn Hatcher; Carlton Haywood, Jr.; Sheila Higdon; Carlessia A. Hussein, Dr. P.H.; Lizzie Johnson; Sophie M. Lanzkron, M.D.; Marie Y. Mann, M.D.; Ilana S. Mittman, Ph.D.; Mary G. Mussman, M.D.; Shirley Nathan-Pulliam; Allan S. Noonan, M.D.; Ngozi Nwokoro, M.D., Ph.D.; Susan R. Panny, M.D.; Michele Puryear, M.D., Ph.D.; Sonja Ross; Alycia Steinberg; Anika Wilkerson.
Convened by Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene in summer 2006, Working Group studied ways to improve treatment and reduce mortality rates for adult Marylanders who have sickle cell anemia. Group also considered what cost of such efforts would be, and sources of funding to improve quality of health care for adults with sickle cell anemia.
Group reported to Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee and House Government Operations Committee in Dec. 2006, as required by Chapter 358, Acts of 2006.
ADVISORY BOARD ON PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING
Appointed by Secretary of Health to 3-year terms:
Matthew Crisafulli; Margaret (Peggy) Funk; Lenna Israbian-Jamgochian, Pharm.D.; Sirosh Masuood, M.D.; Stephen A. Nichols, M.D.; Diana G. Shorter, D.N.P. Terms expire 2023.
Thomas C. Bond III. Term expires 2024.
Deondra P. Asike, M.D.; Amit Bhargava, M.D.; Tosin David, Pharm.D.; Marcia Y. Parris, M.D. Terms expire 2026.
one vacancy
Ex officio: Dixit H. Shah, designee of Secretary of Health; Justin Gross, designee of Secretary of State Police; Leslie E. Grant, D.D.S., designee of President, State Board of Dental Examiners; Heather Westerfield, D.N.P., designee of President, State Board of Nursing; Neil Leikach, RPh, designee of President, State Board of Pharmacy; vacancy, designee of Chair, State Board of Physicians; Arpana Duggirala, D.P.M., designee of President, State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiner; P. David Sharpe, Ph.D., designee of Chair, Maryland Health Care Commission; Laurence B. Polsky, M.D., designee of President, Maryland Association of County Health Officers.
Meetings:
In October 2011, Advisory Board on Prescription-Drug Monitoring was authorized (Chapter 166, Acts of 2011).
Board made recommendations to the Secretary of Health on how to design and implement the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program within the Public Health Services. Initial recommendations covered regulations, legislation, and funding for the Program.
Having overseen the Prescription-Drug Monitoring Program, the Board annually analyzed the Program's impact on patient access to pharmaceutical care and its effect on curbing prescription drug diversion in the State. This analysis was reported to the Governor and General Assembly (Chapter 92, Acts of 2014; Chapter 364, Acts of 2019; Code Health-General Article, secs. 21-2A-05 through 21-2A-10).
Twenty-two members constituted the Board. Thirteen were appointed by the Secretary of Health to three-year terms. Nine served ex officio (Chapter 40, Acts of 2017).
Anika A. H. Alvanzo, M.D.; Akhil Chhatre, M.D.; Dennis D. Dey, M.D.; Neil McGarvey, Pharm.D.; Sara Merritt, M.D.; Gayatri Nimmagadda, M.D.; E. Jane Richardson, M.D.; Diane D. Romaine, D.M.D. Terms expire 2025.
Technical Advisory Committee to the Prescription-Drug Monitoring Program reviewed requests for information from the Program's database, and determined whether to release information to law-enforcement or licensing agencies. It also monitored programs in other states, or other units in the Department.
Committee's nine members were appointed by the Secretary of Health (Code Health-General Article, sec. 21-2A-07).
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HOME-BASED HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
Formed by Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene in 1998, Committee studied laws for regulating quality of home-based health care and recommended ways to improve and streamline regulation (Chapter 133, Acts of 1998). Employment issues such as liability for paying Social Security, workers' compensation, and unemployment benefits also were considered.
Committee submitted report on Dec. 1, 1998.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON PRACTICE PARAMETERS
Heidi R. Adams; Robert L. Baum, Esq.; Stephen P. Carney, Esq.; Vicki L. Dexter, Esq.; Lenox S. Dingle, Jr., M.D.; Virginia A. Dulaney, M.D.; Warren W. Hewitt, Jr.; Lawrence A. Jones, M.D.; Vahe A. Kazandjian, Ph.D.; Robert I. Prince, M.D.; Robert G. Rosenberg, M.D.; Michele L. Smith, Esq.; Robert A. Vogel, M.D.; Kenneth P. Wilczek. Terms expire 2001.
Authorization for Committee was repealed in Oct. 1999 (Chapter lll, Acts of 1999).
Appointed by Advisory Committee on Practice Parameters:
ADVISORY COUNCIL ON PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
Ex officio: Linda M. Bethman, designee of Attorney General; John F. Fader II, designee of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene; Dorcas Ann Taylor, designee of President, State Board of Pharmacy; J. Ramsay Farah, M.D., designee of Chair, State Board of Physicians; Nancy D. Adams, President, State Board of Nursing; Bruce Kozlowski, designee of Chair, Maryland Health Care Commission.
In June 2008, Advisory Council on Prescription Drug Monitoring was authorized (Chapter 276, Acts of 2008). Council studied and made recommendations on how to establish a prescription drug monitoring program that electronically collects and stores data on monitored prescription drugs.
Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene appointed at least fifteen members to Council. Six members served ex officio.
Report submitted to Governor and General Assembly on Dec. 29, 2009.
Authorization for Council ended May 31, 2010.
ADVISORY COUNCIL ON UNIVERSAL NEWBORN-HEARING SCREENING PROGRAM
AIDS ADMINISTRATION
ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE ADMINISTRATION
ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Report and recommendations submitted in March 1996. Abolished formally in Oct. 2008 (Chapter 648, Acts of 2008).
ALL-PAYER CLAIMS DATABASE
ALZHEIMER'S WORK GROUP
At request of General Assembly budget committees, Department, with Department of Aging, convened Alzheimer's Work Group in June 2010 (Joint Chairmen's Report, 2010, pp. 77-78). First, Work Group examined extent of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders in Maryland; identified best practices for treatment; and assessed State services and resource capacity for Alzheimer's patients. Based on those findings, Work Group submitted its recommendations to Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and House Appropriations Commitee on Dec. 9, 2010.
AMBULATORY SURGICAL-FACILITY PERFORMANCE EVALUATION GUIDE STEERING COMMITTEE
Last met in 2005.
ANNAPOLIS BRANCH LABORATORY
APPLICATIONS DIVISION
ASSISTED-LIVING IMPLEMENTATION PANEL
Carol Benner, Chair
First meeting in Nov. 1998, Panel served as a public forum for comments on implementation of assisted-living regulations promulgated by Department.
Last met in Oct. 2004.
AUDIT & COMPLIANCE
AUTISM WORK GROUP
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
At request of Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene, Developmental Disabilities Administration convened Autism Work Group in Oct. 2013.
Building on work of Maryland Commission on Autism, Work Group was to improve delivery of services to persons with autism spectrum disorder. Work Group developed specifications for development of a State autism website; identified resources for providers and health care professionals; and devised strategies to more effectively share information.
Work Group last met in March 2014.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DISABILITIES
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITIES
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTEGRATION STAKEHOLDER WORK GROUP
In June 2014, Secretary of Heath and Mental Hygiene convened Behavioral Health Integration Stakeholder Work Group (Chapter 460, Acts of 2014). Work Group made recommendations concerning behavioral health, including statutory and regulatory changes needed to fully integrate mental health and substance abuse treatment and recovery support, and further, to promote health services.
In Dec. 2014, Work Group's findings were submitted to Governor and General Assembly.
BENEFICIARY SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Abolished in Sept. 2007.
BIOCONTAINMENT LABORATORIES OVERSIGHT WORK GROUP
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene convened Biocontainment Laboratories Oversight Work Group in Oct. 2012 to study certain unresolved issues from 2012 legislative session. Specifically, Work Group considered existing regulation of microbiological and biomedical nonfederal laboratories in Maryland, any gaps in that regulation; and what risks to public health and safety such laboratories pose. Further, Work Group assessed physical plant location, design, maintenance, and scientific operations of biocontainment laboratories in State to balance those factors against any public health risk.
Work Group reported its findings and recommendations to Senate Finance Committee and House Health and Government Operations Committee in Oct. 2013.
BOARD OF REVIEW
Board decided appeals of Departmental decisions as provided by law.
With Senate advice and consent, Governor appointed Board's seven members to three-year terms (Code Health-General Article, secs. 2-201 through 2-207).
Abolished Jan. 1, 2018 (Chapter 103, Acts of 2017).
BOTTLED WATER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
BRANDENBURG CENTER
Under Developmental Disabilities Administration, Brandenburg Center opened in 1978 as Thomas B. Finan Center - Mental Retardation Unit, and came to be known as Western Maryland II. In 1981, Center was renamed in memory of Joseph D. Brandenburg, a Cumberland resident who distinguished himself through years of service to persons with intellectual disabilites.
Brandenburg Center was a multipurpose health facility serving residential needs of individuals with intellectual disabilites in Western Maryland from Garrett to Carroll counties. It was on the grounds of Thomas B. Finan Hospital Center. Brandenburg Center provided occupational, physical, speech and hearing therapies; social services; and medical supervision for its clients. It habilitated clients so that they might return to community. Center was funded for a daily average of 68 people. (Code Health-General Article, sec. 7-305).
On June 30, 2011, Center closed due to dwindling population and budget constraints.
BUDGET MANAGEMENT OFFICE
BUDGET REVENUE ADMINISTRATION
BUSINESS & REGULATORY SERVICES
CANCER & CHRONIC DISEASE BUREAU
CENTER FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
CENTER FOR AIDS EDUCATION
CENTER FOR AIDS EPIDEMIOLOGY
CENTER FOR AIDS SERVICES, PLANNING, & DEVELOPMENT
CENTER FOR BUDGET & FINANCE
CENTER FOR CLINICAL & FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CENTER FOR CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
CENTER FOR EDUCATION & TRAINING
CENTER FOR ENGAGEMENT & ALIGNMENT
CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH COORDINATION
When environmental issues might impact public health,Office coordinated its work with Department of the Environment and local environmental offices.
Office oversaw Office of Environmental Public Health Tracking, and Preventive Medicine Residency Program.
CENTER FOR EPIDEMIOLOGY & ANALYSIS
CENTER FOR EPIDEMIOLOGY & HEALTH RESEARCH
CENTER FOR EPIDEMIOLOGY & HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
Through case surveillance, epidemiologic investigations, and seroprevalence and other studies, Center determined impact of AIDS/HIV epidemic on Maryland's residents, institutions, and government. Data and information derived from studies were used by Center and other organizations to design programs for prevention and health care, and support requests for federal funds.
CENTER FOR FOOD DEFENSE & EMERGENCY RESPONSE
CENTER FOR HEALTH DATA
CENTER FOR HEALTH CARE FINANCING & HEALTH POLICY
CENTER FOR HEALTH PROMOTION, EDUCATION, & TOBACCO USE PREVENTION
CENTER FOR HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CENTER FOR HEALTH PROMOTION & EDUCATION
CENTER FOR HEALTHY HOMES & COMMUNITY SERVICES
CENTER FOR HIV CARE SERVICES
CENTER FOR HIV CLIENT SERVICES
CENTER FOR HIV HEALTH SERVICES
CENTER FOR HIV PATIENT SERVICES
CENTER FOR HIV PREVENTION
CENTER FOR HIV SURVEILLANCE & EPIDEMIOLOGY
CENTER FOR HOSPITAL SERVICES
CENTER FOR INFORMATION SERVICES & ANALYSIS
CENTER FOR INJURY & SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION
Abolished by August 2023.
CENTER FOR INJURY EPIDEMIOLOGY
CENTER FOR LONG-TERM & COMMUNITY-BASED CARE
CENTER FOR MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH
CENTER FOR PAYMENT REFORM & PROVIDER ALIGNMENT
CENTER FOR PLANNING & QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
CENTER FOR PREVENTATIVE HEALTH SERVICES
CENTER FOR PREVENTION, EDUCATION, & TRAINING
CENTER FOR PREVENTION, RESEARCH, & EVALUATION
CENTER FOR PREVENTION PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, & EVALUATION
CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION & PATIENT SERVICES
CENTER FOR QUALITY ASSESSMENT & IMPROVEMENT
CENTER FOR SURVEILLANCE
CENTER FOR SURVEILLANCE, INFECTION PREVENTION, & OUTBREAK RESPONSE
CENTER FOR VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH
CERTIFICATE OF NEED MODERNIZATION TASK FORCE
Appointed by Maryland Health Care Commission:
In June 2017, Senate Finance Committee and House Health and Government Operations Committee asked Maryland Health Care Commission to study State's certificate of need application requirements and processes, and how they are affected by and need to conform to Maryland's All-Payer Model with its emphasis on reduced cost, enhanced quality and patient experience, and improved health. To ensure comment and gain perspective of a broad range of stakeholders, Commission convened Certificate of Need Modernization Task Force in January 2018.
Commission submitted an interim report in May 2018, and a final report in December 2018.
CERTIFIED NURSE-MIDWIVES ADVISORY COUNCIL
CERVICAL CANCER COMMITTEE OF THE MARYLAND COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL PLAN
Appointed by Director, Center for Cancer Surveillance & Control:
In July 2004, Center for Cancer Surveillance and Control convened Committee to inform public of personal risk factors, prevention, early detection, and other issues of cervical cancer (Chapter 283, Acts of 2004). Committee examined emerging medical techniques for curing cervical cancer, and identified limitations of current cervical cancer programs, including education, insurance coverage, and public services for detection and treatment. A comprehensive statewide Cervical Cancer Prevention Plan with plans for its implementation and public promotion was developed by Committee.
Annually, Committee presented its findings through annual report of State Council on Cancer Control.
Authorization for Committee expired June 30, 2009.
CHILD, ADOLESCENT & YOUNG ADULT SERVICES
CHILD & ADOLESCENT PROGRAMMING
CHILD & ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS & MORTALITY PROGRAM
CIGARETTE RESTITUTION FUND PROGRAM
Funded by $1 billion of State's tobacco settlement money committed over ten years, Program worked with academic institutions, county health departments, medical facilities, and community-based organizations to implement programs that reduce tobacco use, and cancer-related illnesses and deaths.
Program conducted baseline and annual studies of cancer incidences and mortality. Findings were evaluated and monitored to determine Program effectiveness in controlling cancer and ending smoking.
To stop smoking, Cigarette Restitution Fund Program worked to establish local health coalitions that helped local health officers identify, support, and initiate smoking cessation programs. Media campaigns were developed to counteract tobacco industry advertising and promote healthy behavior.
With Maryland's top research institutions, Program instigated cancer research and encourages clinical trials. Program also supported community-based services for those who were uninsured or underinsured.
Abolished by August 2023.
CLEARINGHOUSE FOR REHABILITATION & TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION
CLINICAL ADVISORY GROUP ON CARDIAC SURGERY & PERCUTANEOUS CORONARY INTERVENTION SERVICES
Appointed by Maryland Health Care Commission:
Clinical Advisory Group on Cardiac Surgery and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Services was convened by Maryland Health Care Commission in July 2012 (Chapter 418, Acts of 2012). Group, consisting both of Maryland and out-of-State experts, provided guidance to Commission in setting new standards in surgical and nonsurgical hospitals for performance of percutaneous coronary intervention services and cardiac surgery.
CLINICAL DATA ADMINISTRATION
CLINICAL SERVICES ADULTS AND OLDER ADULTS
COMMITMENT TO VETERANS INITIATIVE, MARYLAND'S
COMMITTEE ON CHILDHOOD OBESITY
Surina A. Jordan, Ph.D., Chair (chosen by Committee)
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: Sandra L. Barry; Anjali Jain, M.D.; Richard Katz, M.D.; Alan M. Lake, M.D.
Ex officio (members of State Advisory Council on Heart Disease & Stroke): Sandra H. Bryan; Rhonda Ford Chatmon; Catherine E. Cooke; Howard J. Garber, M.D.; Roger L. Harrell; Albert F. Heck, M.D.; Chan-Hing M. Ho, M.D.; William P. Jaquis, M.D.; Surina A. Jordan, Ph.D.; Jose Maldonado; Alexander B. Martin; David A. Meyerson, M.D.; Heide Morgan; Lisa C. Myers, R.N.; Maria R. Prince, M.D.; Eileen S. Quann; Barney J. Stern, M.D.; Lauren Thomas; Chen Y. Tung, M.D.; Marlene S. Williams, M.D.; Marcella A. Wozniak, M.D., Ph.D.; three vacancies.
In July 2008, Committee on Childhood Obesity was established (Chapter 535, Acts of 2008). Committee studied childhood obesity. Its study covered insurance reimbursements paid to healthcare providers to diagnose and treat childhood obesity; and a statewide system for collecting, analyzing, and maintaining data on childhood obesity.
Reported to Governor and General Assembly on Dec. 1, 2009. Authorization for Committee ended June 30, 2010.
COMMUNITY ACCESS STEERING COMMITTEE
Co-Chair: Georges C. Benjamin, M.D., Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene
Appointed by Governor: Janice Brathwaite; Donna L. Jacobs; Wesley S. Malin; Juhi F. Nayeem, M.D.; Lorraine M. Sheehan; Michael A. Taylor; Charles David Ward.
Chairs of Committee Task Forces: Deborah I. Chang; Diane K. Coughlin; Oscar L. Morgan; Beatrice M. Rodgers.
Ex officio: T. Eloise Foster, Secretary of Budget & Management; Beatrice M. Rodgers, Director, Office for Individuals with Disabilities.
TASK FORCE ON MEDICAID COMMUNITY ACCESS
TASK FORCE ON MENTAL HYGIENE COMMUNITY ACCESS
TASK FORCE ON SYSTEMS INTEGRATION
Authorized by Governor within Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in July 2000, Committee was to develop a comprehensive plan to expand community access opportunities to a wider range of persons with disabilities, including those currently in State facilities, those in private facilities, those in private facilities who receive government assistance, and those about to be placed in such facilities (Executive Order 01.01.2000.13; Executive Order 01.01.2000.15; Executive Order 01.01.2000.17). Committee identified proven practices and strategies that allow persons with disabilities to access more community-based services. Initiatives that enhance State efforts to accelerate placement of persons with disabilities in integrated, community-based settings were recommended by Committee.
Four task forces assisted Committee. They focused on developmental disabilities community access; medicaid community access; mental hygiene community access; and systems integration. Each task force formulated funding and program proposals for Committee final recommendations.
Report submitted to Governor on July 26, 2001.
COMMUNITY & PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
COMMUNITY-BASED PREVENTION
COMMUNITY HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
COMMUNITY HEALTH SURVEILLANCE & LABORATORIES ADMINISTRATION
COMMUNITY PREVENTION & TREATMENT SERVICES DIVISION
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION
Commission had thirteen members. Seven were appointed by Governor. One represented State Department of Education. One was a state senator appointed by Senate President, and one was a delegate appointed by House Speaker (Code Health - General Article, sec. 7-204).
Inactive since 1998; abolished in 2009 (Chapter 656, Acts of 2009).
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
Abolished in Jan. 2011; functions split between Recovery-Oriented System of Care Division, and Statewide Services.
COMMUNITY SERVICES REIMBURSEMENT RATE COMMISSION
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms:
In 1996, Community Services Reimbursement Rate Commission formed as an independent unit to function within Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (Chapter 593, Acts of 1996). Its purpose was to contain hospital costs, maintain fairness in hospital payment, provide for financial access to hospital care, and report on how hospitals operate in State.
Commission assessed the adequacy of reimbursement rates paid to community-based agencies or programs that serve individuals with developmental or psychiatric disabilities and are funded by Developmental Disabilities Administration or Mental Hygiene Administration. In doing so, Commission considered needs of service recipients; quality of service; State and federal regulations; staff turnover; staff qualifications; and solvency of providers. Commission compared salaries and benefits in private sector to those paid by State. It evaluated efficiency of State's methods of reimbursing providers, and how much uncompensated care is being provided. In reporting its findings, Commission could recommend changes in law or regulation.
To provide advice on technical issues, Commission in 1999 formed two advisory groups: Developmental Disabilities Administration Technical Advisory Group, and Mental Hygiene Administration Technical Advisory Group.
Seven members comprised Commission. They were appointed to three-year terms by Governor with Senate advice and consent.
Authorization for Commission extended through September 30, 2016 (Chapter 401, Acts of 2005; Chapter 573, Acts of 2008; Chapter 94, Acts of 2011; Code Health-General Article, secs. 13-801 through 13-810). However, Commission last met on Jan. 14, 2014, after which all members resigned. No new members were appointed, and Commission was dormant.
COMMUNITY SERVICES TRUST FUND WORK GROUP
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
In June 2009, Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene in collaboration with Office of State Treasurer convened Work Group (Chapters 603 and 604, Acts of 2009). Work Group evaluated and made recommendations concerning: structure of Community Services Trust Fund; use and protection of funds transferred to Fund; and other issues pertinent to most effectively using Fund.
Recommendations submitted to Governor and General Assembly in Nov. 2009.
COMMUNITYCHOICE ADVISORY GROUP
Chair: S. Anthony McCann, Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: Stephen J. Allen; Donna Bandzwolek; Barbara B. Bellack; Don Blanchon; Elizabeth M. Boehner; Margaret A. Bradford; Robert B. Bronaugh; Stephen Buckingham; John R. Burton, M.D.; David D. Carliner, M.D.; Herbert S. Cromwell; Charlie Culbertson; Steven J. DeBoy, Sr.; Michele Douglas; William R. Fields; Nancy Grahamer; Kimball L. Gray; Peter A. Hammen; Floyd Hartley; Emily Hoffman; William B. Icenhower, M.D.; Genevieve Jones; Karen Kauffman, Ph.D.; Crosby King; Kevin Lindamood; Kevin M. McGuire; Thomas M. Middleton; M. Karen McNall; Michael Radu; Linda Raines; Kathy Rossberg; MaryBeth P. Scovill, R.N.; John E. V. Sorensen; Charles David Ward; Lynwood Zimmerman.
Ex officio: S. Anthony McCann, Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene; Jean W. Roesser, Secretary of Aging; Kristen Cox, Secretary of Disabilities.
Convened by Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene in Dec. 2004, Advisory Group assisted Department in setting up CommunityChoice, a new Medicaid program for eligible individuals who need long-term care. CommunityChoice was envisioned as a program of managed health care which provides necessary services to older adults or persons with disabilities in their homes or communities instead of in nursing homes.
Advisory Group formulated policy and regulations for CommunityChoice, and also assisted in drafting waiver application submitted to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in Aug. 2005. Waiver was not approved.
Last met in Dec. 2006.
CONSTITUENT SERVICES
CONTINUITY OF CARE ADVISORY PANEL
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
At request of Governor, Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene convened Continuity of Care Advisory Panel in Aug. 2013. To ensure that individuals with serious mental illnesses have uninterrupted access to mental health services, Panel examined existing barriers to such care, including economic, legal, social and clinical barriers. Panel considered what process is followed when persons exhibit symptoms of mental illness, and how to provide such persons with continuing treatment.
Panel submitted its final report to Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene on Jan. 21, 2014.
CONTRACTS
CONTRACTS DIVISION
CO-OCCURRING SUBSTANCE USE & MENTAL DISORDERS
CRIB BUMBER PAD ADVISORY PANEL
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: Peter L. Beilenson, M.D.; Tina L. Cheng, M.D.; Gaurov Dayal, M.D.; Joseph M. Wiley, M.D.
In April 2011, Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene convened Crib Bumper Pad Advisory Panel to consider safety issues concerning use of bumper pads in cribs with infants.
Recommendations submitted to Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene in May 2011.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE/POLICY & PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT/SPECIAL POPULATIONS
CROWNSVILLE HOSPITAL CENTER
Patients with mental illness from Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, St. Mary's and Prince George's counties were admitted by Crownsville Hospital Center. To adolescents from the Eastern Shore, Center provided acute inpatient psychiatric services. Facility was funded for a daily average of 297 patients (Code Health - General Article, sec. 10-406).
On July 1, 2004, Center closed to patients.
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
CYBERSECURITY
DATA OFFICE
DATA SYSTEMS & ANALYSIS
DATABASE & APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT
DATABASE DEVELOPMENT WORK GROUP
DENTAL ACTION COMMITTEE
In June 2007, Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene convened Committee to recommend ways to increase access to dental care for Maryland children who need that care. Specifically, Committee was to develop strategies that would motivate families to improve oral hygiene at home and receive regular preventive care; expand Maryland's dental public health infrastructure; encourage dental professionals to participate in Medicaid; create new positions in dental workforce to treat those needing dental care; and increase number of pediatric dentists trained in Maryland.
Report submitted to Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene in Sept. 2007.
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, SUBSTANCE ABUSE & COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES & AMBULATORY CARE PROGRAM
DIETARY SERVICES
DISTANCE LEARNING COMMITTEE
Report submitted to State Board of Nursing in Sept. 2009.
DIVISION OF ACUTE CARE
DIVISION OF ACUTE CARE SERVICES
DIVISION OF ADJUNCT SERVICES
DIVISION OF AGING SERVICES
DIVISION OF CLINICAL LAB SERVICES
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES
DIVISION OF DIAGNOSTIC & PUBLIC HEALTH MICROBIOLOGY
DIVISION OF DRUG CONTROL
DIVISION OF ELIGIBILITY SERVICES
DIVISION OF FIELD SERVICES
DIVISION OF FOOD CONTROL
DIVISION OF HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS
DIVISION OF MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH
DIVISION OF MICROBIOLOGY
DIVISION OF MILK CONTROL
DIVISION OF NEWBORN & CHILDHOOD LABORATORY SCREENING
DIVISION OF PHARMACY & CLINIC SERVICES
DIVISION OF PRIMARY CARE
DIVISION OF QUALITY ASSURANCE, SAFETY, & TRAINING
DIVISION OF RABIES & VECTOR-BORNE DISEASES
DIVISION OF SPECIAL POPULATIONS
DIVISION OF SYSTEMS & LIAISON SERVICES
DIVISION OF UTILIZATION & ELIGIBILITY REVIEW
DIVISION OF WAIVER PROGRAMS
Medical Assistance waivers were the concern of the Division of Waiver Programs. These were exceptions granted by the federal Health Care Financing Administration to certain federal regulations governing Medical Assistance (Medicaid). Such waivers were authorized when it became cost effective to do so, but only if the quality of medical care was maintained (federal Social Security Act, sec. 1915). Typically, waivers helped people who otherwise would require a hospital, or a facility providing skilled nursing or intermediate care.
Division coordinated and managed three home- and community-based services waivers. These were Model Waiver, Senior Assisted-Housing Waiver, and Developmental Disabilities Waiver. Division also directed nine targeted case-management services programs, and two managed-care waivers and proposals (Maryland Access to Care and the Diabetes Care Waiver).
Abolished by August 2023.
DIVISION OF ZOONOTIC DISEASES
EARLY INTERVENTION & SPECIAL POPULATIONS DIVISION
ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION RECORDS SYSTEM WORK GROUP
Appointed by Maryland Health Care Commission: Sinthi Acey; Pharm.D.; Gregory H. Anderson; Jennifer L. Bailey, Pharm.D.; Camille R. Bash, Ph.D.; Mansoor Beg; Matthew Bohle; Kevin Borcher, Pharm.D.; Elizabeth S. (CeCe) Bower, M.D.; Nicole J. Brandt, Pharm.D.; Quintus Brown; Stanley V. Campell; Lisa Carnevale; Melanie Chapple, Pharm.D.; Joshua Chou, Pharm.D.; Patricia L. Ciotta; Anne Copeland; Michele V. Davidson; Magaly Rodriguez de Bittner, Pharm.D.; Christopher DiBlasi; Robyn S. Elliott; Lindsey Ferris; Camille G. Fesche, Esq.; Alan Friedman; Bridgitte C. Gourley, M.D.; Catherine Graeff; Michael Grimes, Pharm.D.; Karen Guinan; James Gutman; Serena Han; Jennifer L. Hardesty, Pharm.D.; Patrick Harris; Janet G. Hart; Clayton M. House; Prince Howard; Lenna Israbian-Jamgochian, Pharm.D.; Katherine E. (Kate) Jackson; Salim Jarawan, Pharm.D.; Changrong Ji; Michael V. Johansen, Esq.; Danna L. Kauffman; Ashley S. Kinder, M.D.; Min Kwon, Pharm.D.; Douglas Lawrence; Darja Lee; Ken Lee, M.D.; David Lehr; DeAnna (Dixie) Leikach; Laura M. Ludvigsen; Cynthia T. Macri, M.D.; Kimberly Mayhew; Sean McCarthy; John W. Morgan III; Dan K. Morhaim, M.D.; Stephen C. Mullenix; Brandon Neiswender; Philip Nicholson; Courtnay R. Oatts; Charles Oltman; William Price; Deborah R. Rivkin, Esq.; Sara Roberson; Justin D. Ross; Nicole Russell; Tracy D. Russell; Anna Schoenbaum, D.N.P.; Dawn E. Seek; Matthew G. Shimoda, Pharm.D.; Jermaine Smith; Teresa A. Strickland; Terry M. Talbott; Bruce Taylor, M.D.; Jonathan S. Thierman, M.D., Ph.D.; Jennifer Thomas, Pharm.D.; William C. Tilburg; Cailey Locklair Tolle; Michael Vitz; Stacy Ward-Charlerie, Pharm.D.; Joshua M. White; Kenneth Whittemore, Jr.; Roxanne W. Zaghab.
In July 2018, Maryland Health Care Commission convened Electronic Prescription Records System Work Group as required by General Assembly (Chapters 435 & 436, Acts of 2018).
Work Group assessed benefits and feasibility of developing an electronic system for health providers to access patient prescription medication history.
In July 2019, Work Group submitted its final report to Governor and General Assembly.
Authorization for Work Group ended June 30, 2020.
ELIGIBILITY & ADMINISTRATION
ELIGIBILITY POLICY
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE
ENTERPRISE APPLICATIONS
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE
ENTERPRISE SHARED SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY DIVISION
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY DIVISION
EPIDEMIOLOGY & EVALUATION
EPIDEMIOLOGY & RESEARCH
EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS & QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
EXPANSION OF INSURANCE REFORM TASK FORCE
Under Maryland Health Care Access and Cost Commission, concluded work late in 1994.
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
FACILITIES
FACILITIES PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
FAMILY HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES
FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES & PRIMARY CARE
FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM
FEDERAL LICENSURE PROGRAMS DIVISION
FEDERAL PROGRAMS & INTEGRITY
FEDERAL PROGRAMS DIVISION
FIELD SERVICES
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (FMIS) DIVISION
FINANCIAL PLANNING ADMINISTRATION
FISCAL & OPERATIONS
FISCAL MANAGEMENT & PERSONNEL
FISCAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
FOCUS POINT
FOOD POLICY WORK GROUP
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: Alan Brench, Ph.D.; Debra Celnik; Samarpita Das; Maria R. Prince, M.D.; Audrey S. Regan, Ph.D.
During the 2009 legislative session, legislation was introduced to prohibit transfat in food service facilities (House Bill 567) and require chain restaurants to provide nutritional information on menu items (House Bill 601). Neither bill passed. Instead, legislators asked Department to convene Food Policy Work Group in summer 2009. Work Group met with both Maryland Health Quality and Cost Council and Committee on Childhood Obesity to review and discuss policies that would improve eating habits of Marylanders.
Recommendations submitted to House Health and Government Operations Committee in Jan. 2011.
FORENSIC MEDICINE & ASSESSMENTS
FORENSIC SERVICES
FORENSIC SERVICES WORK GROUP
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: Sheila R. Tillerson Adams; Barbara J. Bazron, Ph.D.; Laura Cain, Esq.; Kathleen M. Dumais; Patricia C. Goins-Johnson; Lauren Grimes; Roger L. Harrell; Gayle M. Jordan-Randolph, M.D.; Paula A. Langmead; Helen Lann, M.D.; Daniel R. Malone, Esq.; Cathy L. Marshall, R.N.; Michael R. Merican; Dale E. Meyer; John P. Morrissey; Mary V. Murphy, Esq.; Clarissa E. Netter; Mary J. Pizzo, Esq.; John G. Robison; Marshall (Rick) Rock; Erik J. Roskes, M.D.; Crista Taylor.
In June 2016, Forensic Services Work Group was convened by Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Work Group reviewed processes for admission, treatment, discharge, and aftercare for psychiatric patients in State facilities. To meet current demand and urgent need for such care, Work Group developed strategies to address critical shortage of hospital capacity for psychiatric patients, especially those referred for treatment by courts.
In August 2016, Work Group submitted its recommendations.
GAMBLING
GAMBLING CENTER OF EXCELLENCE SUPPORT
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Administration directed two divisions: Central Services, and Engineering and Maintenance.
Disbanded on Jan. 1, 2006; functions transferred to Office of Contract Policy, Management, and Procurement and to Office of Planning and Capital Finance.
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
Department's liaison with State and federal government is Governmental Affairs. It coordinated preparation of legislative bills that Department wanted introduced in the General Assembly, and analyzed other bills for their impact on the Department.
GRANTS & CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT DIVISION
GRANTS SECTION
Section awarded and monitored Administration monies for substance abuse treatment and prevention. Grants were received by local health departments, government agencies, and private companies. As Administration's fiscal agent, the Section worked closely with Fiscal Services Administration, and Program Cost and Analysis Division of Budget Management Office of Department.
Abolished by August 2023.
GREAT OAKS CENTER
Great Oaks was first regional center in Maryland established to treat mentally retarded. It served mentally retarded persons from Calvert, Charles, Montgomery, Prince George's and St. Mary's counties.
Under Developmental Disabilities Administration, closed in June 1996. Center's residents were transferred to group homes in southern and central Maryland.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES REFERRAL BOARD
Stephen H. Rohde, Chair (chosen by Board, 1-year term), 2022
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms: Charles A. (Chas) Eby; Roy E. Lancraft; one vacancy. Terms expire 2018.
Kenneth A. Oldham, Jr.; Stephen H. Rohde. Terms expire 2022.
Appointed by Senate President: Craig J. Zucker
Appointed by House Speaker: Bonnie L. Cullison
Appointed by Board of Directors, 2-1-1 Maryland: Patricia McHugh Lambert, Esq.
Representing Maryland 2-1-1 call centers: Timothy Jansen; three vacancies.
Ex officio: vacancy, designee of Secretary of Aging; Kathleen T. Rebbert-Franklin, designee of Secretary of Health; Gloria L. Brown, designee of Secretary of Human Services; vacancy, designee of Secretary of Information Technology.
In Oct. 2004, organized under Public Health Services within Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (Chapter 390, Acts of 2004).
Beginning with four pilot programs, Board initially oversaw establishment of a single-source information and referral phone number for health and human services statewide. Reorganized in October 2010 (Chapter 311, Acts of 2010). when Board began to oversee 2-1-1 Maryland Call Centers, and operation of a statewide information and referral system.
Sixteen members constituted Board. Five were appointed by Governor to four-year terms, and the Senate President and House Speaker each appointed one member. One member appointed by Board of Directors, 2-1-1 Maryland, and each call center in the State appointed a member. Four members served ex officio (Code Health-General Article, secs. 24-1201 through 24-1206).
Abolished in Oct. 2020 (Chapters 294 & 295, Acts of 2020); Maryland Department of Health assumed its responsibilities.
HEALTH CARE POLICY, FINANCE, & REGULATION
HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION (HMO) PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION (HMO) QUALITY & PRACTICE PARAMETER DEVELOPMENT WORK GROUP
Under Maryland Health Care Access and Cost Commission, Work Group completed work in 1996.
HEALTH POLICY
HEALTH PROMOTION & PREVENTION
HEALTH RECORD & PAYMENT INTEGRATION PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Maryland Health Care Commission: Ashlie T. Bagwell; J. Wayne Brannock; Gregory Burkhardt; Patricia G. Cameron; Patrick D. Carlson; Sarah M. Chaffee, R.N.; Annie B. Coble; Michael Denison; Daniel J. Durand, M.D.; Carol K. Emerson, M.D.; John Evans; Peggy Funk; Albert Galinn; John Gutwald; Jennifer L. Hardesty, Pharm.D.; Janet M. Hart; Clayton M. House; Changrong Ji; Deanne Kasim; Mark D. Kelemen, M.D.; DeAnna (Dixie) Leikach; Kathleen G. Loughran; Rianna Matthews-Brown; Sean McCarthy; Robert Morrow; Xavier Musenger; Brandon Neiswender; Lisa M. Polinsky; William Price; Deborah R, Rivkin, Esq.; Katherine M. Ruben, Ph.D.; Daniel Schneider; Dawn E. Seek; Matthew G. Shimoda, Pharm.D.; Lauren Simpson, R.N.; Tressa Springmann; Kenneth Sullivan; Kinekal Tasew; Bruce Taylor, M.D.; Thomas R. Tompsett, Jr.; Pegeen A. Towsend; Allison F. Viola; Jennifer Witten.
In July 2018, Maryland Health Care Commission convened Health Record and Payment Integration Program Advisory Committee as required by General Assembly (Chapter 452, Acts of 2018). Committee studied feasibility of creating a health record and payment integration program. If Committee recommended establishing such a program, it also was to guide draft of legislation to create and maintain program, and estimate funding necessary for it. Further, Committee considered how to accelerate adjudication of certain claims, and other issues relating to health and payment record integration.
In May 2019, Maryland Health Care Commission reported Committee's recommendations to Governor and General Assembly.
Authorization for Committee ended June 30, 2020.
HEALTH RESOURCES
HEALTH SERVICES ANALYSIS & EVALUATION ADMINISTRATION
HEALTH SYSTEMS & INFRASTRUCTURE ADMINISTRATION
Administration oversaw Local Public Health Funding, and three offices: Population Health Improvement; Primary Care Access; and School Health. Two chronic care facilities also were supervised by Administration: Deer's Head Center and Western Maryland Center, formerly under Family Health Administration.
Phased out between Jan. and July 2015, while Office of Primary Care Access moved to Primary Care and Community Health Bureau.
HEALTH SYSTEMS PLANNING
HEALTHCHOICE RARE & EXPENSIVE CASE-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM MEDICAL REVIEW PANEL
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
Under Maryland Medicaid Advisory Committee, last met in 2009.
HEALTHCHOICE SPECIAL-NEEDS CHILDREN ADVISORY COUNCIL
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
Under Maryland Medicaid Advisory Committee, last met in 2009.
HIGHLAND HEALTH FACILITY PSYCHIATRIC UNIT
HIV SERVICES
HOMELESS INITIATIVES
Coordinating statewide efforts to reduce the number of homeless persons in Maryland, Homeless Initiatives administered grants to homeless services providers. It also provided staff support to Interagency Council on Homelessness.
Emergency Shelter Grant Program. For local governments and community action agencies, this program provided federal funds to support emergency and transitional homeless shelters and services for persons without housing.
Abolished by 2024.
HOSPITAL & AMBULATORY SURGICAL-FACILITY REPORT-CARD STEERING COMMITTEE
HOSPITAL & HMO LICENSURE PROGRAM
HOSPITAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION GUIDE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
HOSPITAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION GUIDE STEERING COMMITTEE
HOSPITAL RATE-SETTING
HOSPITALS
HOSPITALS & COMPLAINT PROGRAM
HOUSEKEEPING
HUMAN RESOURCES
INFANT HEARING PROGRAM
INFECTIOUS DISEASE & ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
INFECTIOUS DISEASE BUREAU
INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION
INFORMATION SERVICES
INFORMATION SERVICES DIVISION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICE
INFRASTRUCTURE - NETWORK, DATA CENTER, CLOUD & PHONE SYSTEMS
INNOVATIONS
IT DELIVERY SERVICES
IT DELIVERY SERVICES - IT SHARED SERVICES
JOINT COMMITTEE ON NURSE-MIDWIFERY
Committee was composed of three nurse-midwives, appointed by State Board of Nursing; and three physicians, appointed by State Board of Physicians. Members served three-year terms (Code Health Occupations Article, sec. 8-503).
Disbanded in Dec. 2013. Abolished in Oct. 2016 (Chapters 199 & 200, Acts of 2016).
JUSTICE SERVICES
In 1987, Justice Services began as the Criminal Justice Division under former Addictions Services Administration. Later, it became the Criminal Justice Section, and in 2004 Justice Services under Community Services Division.
Justice Services coordinated all evaluations of criminal defendants for drug and alcohol abuse, and all commitments for evaluation or treatment made by circuit courts and district courts (Code Health-General Article, secs. 8-505 through 8-507). It also coordinated all education and treatment for those convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI). Justice Services worked closely with Division of Parole and Probation, Division of Correction, Administrative Office of Courts, Motor Vehicle Administration, and local health departments.
JUVENILE FORENSICS
LABORATORIES
LABORATORY BIOTERRORISM OFFICE
LABORATORY LICENSURE PROGRAM
Laboratory Licensure Program evaluated and surveyed some 2,000 laboratories, including physician office laboratories, to determine compliance with State and federal laws and regulations. Program also coordinated and managed State and federal Cytology Proficiency Testing Program for individuals who interpret pap smears.
Abolished by Aug. 2023.
LICENSING & CERTIFICATION ADMINISTRATION
LICENSURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
LICENSURE & PRACTICE OF MEDICINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Disbanded in July 2012; functions transferred to Investigative Review Panel.
LICENSURE WORK GROUP
In June 2009, State Board of Social Work Examiners convened Licensure Work Group (Chapter 87, Acts of 2009). Work Group examined licensure and reciprocity issues, including licensure process, examination and supervision requirements, and status of social worker workforce in Maryland.
In Dec. 2009, Work Group reported to Senate Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, and House Health and Government Operations Committee. Its recommended regulations went into effect in Oct. 2010.
LOAN ASSISTANCE REPAYMENT PROGRAM WORK GROUP
Vacancy, Chair
Appointed by Secretary of Health: Erin M. Dorrien; Matthew B. Dudzic; Damean W. E. Freas, D.O; Stacey E. Little, Ph.D.; Richard Rohrs; Elizabeth E. Vaidya; one vacancy.
Ex officio: Andrew N. Pollak, M.D., Chair, Maryland Health Care Commission; Adam E. Kane, Esq., Chair, State Health Services Cost Review Commission; Donna L. Parker, M.D., designee of Dean, University of Maryland School of Medicine; Roy C. Ziegelstein, M.D., designee of Dean, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Karin L. DiBari, M.D., designee of President, Maryland Hospital Association; Gene M. Ransom III, designee of President, Medchi (Maryland State Medical Society).
In July 2020, Maryland Department of Health was authorized by General Assembly to convene Loan Assistance Repayment Program Work Group (Chapters 402 & 403, Acts of 2020).
Work Group was to evaluate experience and amount of medical school debt for medical students in both Maryland and U.S. Further, those models used in other states to recruit and retain physicians were considered, along with how such models are funded. How to improve the Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program also was studied, as well as how to encourage medical students to commit, before entering a residency program, to serve in areas underserved medically. Finally, Work Group looked into availability of federal grants to expand loan repayment and loan forgiveness to other medical professionals.
On December 15, 2020, the Work Group submitted an interim report to the General Assembly, and by December 1, 2021, its final report was due. Latter was to include recommendations on a permanent funding structure and advisory group for Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program.
LOCAL & FAMILY HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
LOCAL PLANNING & MANAGEMENT
LONG-TERM & COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Committee's work was completed in Dec. 2007.
LONG-TERM CARE & COMMUNITY-SUPPORT SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
LONG-TERM CARE & WAIVER SERVICES
LONG-TERM CARE FINANCING
LONG-TERM CARE PROGRAMS
LONG-TERM CARE REFORM WORK GROUP
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: Catherine Anderson; Rawl Andrews; Nancy J. Bond; Barbara A. Brookmyer, M.D.; John R. Burton, M.D.; Kimberly Burton; James Chambers; Christine Crabbs; Kelli M. Cummings; Cynthia Demarest; Joseph DeMattos, Jr.; Michele Douglas; Lori Doyle; Garret A. Falcone; Elizabeth A. Flury; Jason A. Frank; Merrill Friedman; Tonya K. Gilchrist; Stephanie A. Hull; Marie C. Ickrath; Danna L. Kaufman; Carol Lienhard; Theodore L. Meyerson; Peter V. Rabins, M.D.; Michael Robbins; Sushant Sidh; Jeffery Spight; C. David Ward; Clare Whitbeck; Cathy Willis; five vacancies.
Appointed by Senate President: Edward J. Kasemeyer; Thomas M. Middleton
Appointed by House Speaker: Susan W. Krebs; one vacancy.
In June 2009, Long-Term Care Reform Work Group was authorized (Chapters 308 & 371, Acts of 2009).
Work Group reviewed current long-term care plans and best practices, both in Maryland and in other states. To change how Medicaid provides extended care services, Work Group considered feasibility of creating a long-term care program to meet differing needs for care of seniors and adults with disabilities.
Work Group concluded its work in Dec. 2011.
LONG-TERM MANAGED CARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
Created in 1996, Committee was concerned with financing and services (Chapter 352, Acts of 1996). Final report, "Findings and Recommendations for Long-Term Managed Care in Maryland," submitted on Nov. 1, 1996.
LONG-TERM SERVICES & SUPPORTS ADMINISTRATION
MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING SERVICES
Maintenance Engineering Services oversaw environmental, air quality and asbestos projects in Department facilities. It also reviewed plans for every health care facility designed and constructed in Maryland.
Functions absorbed by other units in Jan. 2018.
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION, QUALITY ASSURANCE, & OFFICE OF EDUCATION & TRAINING FOR ADDICTION SERVICES
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SERVICES, CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, & OFFICE OF EDUCATION & TRAINING FOR ADDICTION SERVICES
MARYLAND ACCESS TO CARE (MAC) RECIPIENT SERVICES & MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDER RELATIONS
MARYLAND ADVISORY COUNCIL ON MENTAL HYGIENE
Council's eighteen members were appointed by Governor for three-year terms (Code Health - General Article, secs. 10-301 through 10-305).
Effective Oct. 1, 2015, authorization for Council was rescinded, and it was replaced by Behavioral Health Advisory Council.
MARYLAND AIDS DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Secretary of Health to 3-year terms: Kareem A. Karara, Pharm.D., 2017; Jill A. Crank, 2018; Daniel Hendricks, 2018; Jeanne C. Keruly, 2018; Leonard A. Sowah, 2018; Diane J. Young, R.N., 2018; Mathilda Fienkeng, Pharm.D., 2019; Morris T. Murray, 2019; Robyn Palmeiro, 2019; Neha Pandit, Pharm.D., 2019; David Posner, 2019; Janessa Smith, Pharm.D., 2019; Rebecca Brotemarkle, Ph.D., 2020; Sarah Rives Gray, 2020; Douglas M. Rose, 2020; Jessica D. Rosen, M.D., 2020; Robert A. Washington, Ph.D., 2020; one vacancy.
Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program Advisory Board formally was established by regulation in 2014 (COMAR 10.18.06.04-2). However, the Advisory Board was functioning prior to that.
Board made recommendations for the formulary for the Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program, considering such issues as clinical efficiency of a drug, cost-effectiveness, and whether it meets recipient needs.
To the Advisory Board, the Secretary of Health appointed up to eighteen members for three-year terms.
MARYLAND AIDS INSURANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
MARYLAND COMMISSION FOR MEN'S HEALTH
Sankineni J. Rao, M.D., Chair (chosen by Commission), 2010
Appointed by Governor (with Senate advice & consent): Nicholas N. Azinge, M.D.; Arik V. Marcell, M.D.; Richard S. Safeer, M.D. Terms expire 2010.
Appointed by Senate President: Nathaniel Exum; Jean G. Ford, M.D.; Bishop Douglas I. Miles; Michael Naslund, M.D.
Appointed by House Speaker: Rev. Louis J. Boston; Joseph DeMattos, Jr.; Thomas R. Golden; Nelson G. Goodman, M.D.
In Oct. 2006, Maryland Commission on Men's Health was established (Chapter 442, Acts of 2006). Commission was to develop ways to: raise public awareness of men's health needs; encourage men to participate in healthy behaviors; educate men on benefits of regular medical checkups; and reduce disparities in rates of specific diseases among minorities and underserved populations. Further, Commission assessed status of Maryland men's health, with specific attention to prostate and testicular cancer, oral cancer, cardiovascular disease, depression, and diabetes. To attain its goals, Commission was to organize community workshops; monitor applicable State and federal policy and legislation; and recommned services, assistance, and necessary policy changes.
Of Commission's twelve members, Governor appointed four, as did Senate President and House Speaker.
Authorization for Commission ended on Sept. 30, 2010.
MARYLAND HEALTH CARE ACCESS & COST COMMISSION
MARYLAND MEDICAL MARIJUANA MODEL PROGRAM WORK GROUP
Chair (chosen by Governor): Joshua M. Sharfstein, M.D., Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene
Appointed by Governor: Maj. Kevin M. Anderson; Lynn S. Billing; Maj. Sam Billotti IV, J.D.; Dario J. Broccolino, Esq.; Paul Celano, M.D.; Philip H. Cogan; Nancy R. Cohen, Ph.D.; Trudy R. Hall, M.D.; Joseph G. Liberto, M.D.; Deborah R. Miran; Karen O'Keefe, Esq.; Ryan Vandrey, Ph.D.; Michael Young.
Appointed by Senate President: David R. Brinkley; Jamin B. Raskin.
Appointed by House Speaker: Kathleen M. Dumais; Dan K. Morhaim.
Ex officio: Joshua M. Sharfstein, M.D., Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene.
In June 2011, Maryland Medical Marijuana Model Program Work Group was created (Chapter 215, Acts of 2011). Work Group assessed feasibility of a program that provides access to marijuana for medical purposes. Work Group also drafted two sets of legislation for such a program based on compassionate use protocol for unapproved drugs.
On Dec. 9, 2011, Work Group submitted its final report to Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee, House Health and Government Operations Committee, and House Judiciary Committee.
Authorization for Work Group ended May 31, 2012.
MARYLAND NURSING WORKFORCE COMMISSION
Appointed by State Board of Nursing to 2-year terms:
Betsy Andercyk; Robin Arnicar; Mary L. Beachley, R.N.; Regina M. Curran; Judith Feustle, Sc.D.; Judith H. Hendrickson; Jacquelyn D. Jordan, R.N., Ph.D.; Donna J. Mazyck; Shawn McNamara; Tami Swearingen; Donna Wilhelm, C.R.N.; Grace S. Zaczek. Terms expire 2009.
Terry Bennett; Donna M. Dorsey, R.N.; Jane H. Flowers, R.N.; Linda Jefferson; Cara Krulewitch, R.N., C.N.M., Ph.D.; Judith Lower, R.N.; Kate McPhail; Victoria B. Navarro, R.N.; Janet Passley-Clarke, R.N.; Roberta Raymond, R.N., Ph.D.; Teresa Twilley, R.N. Terms expire 2010.
In Feb. 2006, established by State Board of Nursing. In Sept. 2008, Board suspended indefinitely work of Commission.
MARYLAND PHARMACY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Operations ceased in FY2006. Formally repealed in 2016 (Chapter 321, Acts of 2016).
MARYLAND PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH CENTER
MARYLAND SCIENTIFIC WORKING GROUP TO STUDY LEGIONELLA IN WATER SYSTEMS IN HEALTHCARE INSTITUTIONS
Staff: Carmella Groves, R.N. (410) 767-6660
In Oct. 1999, Group was formed by Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene to review scientific and technical data on current strategies for preventing and diagnosing legionella bacteria, particularly its presence in institutional water supplies.
Reported to Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene on June 14, 2000.
MARYLAND TASK FORCE ON OSTEOPOROSIS
Under State Advisory Council on Arthritis and Related Diseases, replaced by Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Task Force in Oct. 2002 (Chapter 443, Acts of 2002).
MARYLAND WOMEN, INFANTS & CHILDREN ADVISORY COUNCIL
Debra D. Celnik; Whitney Dunlap; Kristen M. Hurley, Ph.D.; Howard S. Klein; Shannon Meadows; Rachel Parran; Heather Ross; Joan H. Salim; Maria J. Valencia-Carunungan; one vacancy. Terms expire 2017.
Dana Silver, M.D.; Michael J. Wilson. Terms expire 2018.
Ex officio: Jacqueline I. Marlette-Boras, Director, Office of Women, Infants & Children Food Program
Discontinued in June 2017.
MASSAGE THERAPY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Authorization for Committee repealed on Oct. 1, 2008 (Chapters 242 and 243, Acts of 2008).
MD THINK COMMITTEE
MEDICAID MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (MMIS-II) PROJECT
MEDICAID NURSING-HOME REIMBURSEMENT STUDY GROUP
Mark A. Leeds, Chair
Study Group reported to General Assembly in Dec. 2001.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEDICAL CARE FINANCE & COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATION
MEDICAL CARE OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATION
MEDICAL CARE POLICY ADMINISTRATION
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
MEDICAL SPECIALTY COMMITTEE
MENTAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION WORKING GROUP
Chair: Joshua M. Sharfstein, M.D., Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene
Appointed by Secretary of Disabilities & Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: Sam J. Abed; Lynn H. Albizo; Laura Anderson; Robyne Chaconas; Bonita Cosgrove; Diane K. Coughlin; Ted Dallas; Adelaide C. Eckardt; Michael S. Finkle; Peter A. Hammen; Deborah S. Harburger; Brian M. Hepburn, M.D.; Gloria G. Lawlah; Dana Lefko; Tina Lipscomb; Peter F. Luongo, Ph.D.; Janice MacGregor; Diane McComb; James McComb; Thomas Merrick; Catherine A. Raggio; Linda Raines; Richard B. Rosenblatt, Esq.; Di Seybolt, M.D.; Denise C. Sulzbach; Sandy Sundeen; Keisha Tatum; Jane Walker.
In 2005, Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene and Secretary of Disabilities convened Mental Health Transformation Working Group. In 2005, Maryland was awarded a five-year Mental Health Transformation State Incentive Grant from federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. For Grant, Working Group conducted a thorough needs assessment and resource inventory of State agencies and developed a comprehensive mental health plan.
In July 2007, Working Group convened Work Group on Cultural Competency and Workforce Development for Mental Health Professionals, which submitted its report in Jan. 2008 (Chapter 412, Acts of 2007).
Five-year federal grant ended in 2011.
MENTAL HYGIENE ADMINISTRATION
MIDWIVES WORK GROUP
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
At request of General Assembly, Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene convened Midwives Work Group in July 2012 to analyze shortage of certified nurse-midwives in Maryland, and barriers to their training and practice. Consumer concerns about choices relating to birthing process also were evaluated. Current legislation and regulations concerning licensing, education and scope of practice for certified professional midwives in other states also were reviewed by Work Group. Finally, safety and outcomes of births in hospitals, homes, and birth centers were compared, as were births attended by obstetricians, certified professional midwives, and certified nurse-midwives.
In Jan. 2013, Work Group submitted a report of its findings to House Health and Government Operations Committee.
NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS FORMULARY WORK GROUP
Submitted its final recommendations on a naturopathic formulary and routes of administration used by naturopathic doctors in July 2015.
NETOWKR OPERATIONS & SYSTEMS
NURSE ANESTHETIST ADVISORY COMMITTEE
NURSE ANESTHETIST PEER REVIEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Committee advised State Board of Nursing concerning practice of anesthesia by nurses. Committee also oversaw use of health insurance and medical assistance benefits by certified nurse anesthetists.
Appointed by State Board of Nursing, Committee's five members served three-year terms (Code Health Occupations Article, sec. 8-503).
Disbanded in Dec. 2013. Abolished in Oct. 2016 (Chapters 199 & 200, Acts of 2016).
NURSE PRACTITIONER JOINT COMMITTEE
Committee reviewed written agreements between nurse practitioners and physicians. Committee then made recommendations to State Board of Physicians and State Board of Nursing.
Need for agreements was repealed on Oct. 1, 2010 (Chapters 77 & 78, Acts of 2010).
Of Committee's six members, three were appointed by State Board of Physicians and three by State Board of Nursing.
NURSE PRACTITIONER PEER REVIEW COMMITTEE
Committee oversaw use of health insurance and medical assistance benefits by certified nurse practitioners.
Appointed by State Board of Nursing, Committee had ten nurse practitioners representing all nurse practitioner specialties (Code Health Occupations Article, sec. 8-503).
Disbanded in Dec. 2013. Abolished in Oct. 2016 (Chapters 199 & 200, Acts of 2016).
NURSE PSYCHOTHERAPIST PEER REVIEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Committee advised State Board of Nursing on practice of psychotherapy by clinical specialists in psychiatric and mental health nursing. It also oversaw use of health insurance and medical assistance benefits by clinical specialists-psychiatry.
Disbanded in Dec. 2013. Abolished in Oct. 2016 (Chapters 199 & 200, Acts of 2016).
NURSE-MIDWIFE PEER REVIEW ADVISORY COMMITEE
Committee advised Board on practice of nurse-midwifery.
Appointed by State Board of Nursing, Committee consisted of at least three certified nurse-midwives who served three-year terms (Code Health Occupations Article, sec. 8-503).
Disbanded in Dec. 2013. Abolished in Oct. 2016 (Chapters 199 & 200, Acts of 2016).
NURSING & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
NURSING HOME PERFORMANCE EVALUATION GUIDE STEERING COMMITTEE
NURSING HOME PROGRAM
NURSING HOME REPORT-CARD STEERING COMMITTEE
NURSING HOME TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE UNIT
Unit supported compliance with quality assurance for nursing home care. Unit also was to establish a list of approved medical automated systems (Code Health-General Article, sec. 19-1412).
Abolished by Aug. 2023.
OFFICE OF ADULT & SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Under this office were Adult Services, Special Populations, Treatment and Recovery Services, and Women's Services.
OFFICE OF BUDGET & MANAGEMENT
OFFICE OF CAPITAL PLANNING
OFFICE OF CAPITAL PLANNING, BUDGETING, & ENGINEERING SERVICES
OFFICE OF CHILD & ADOLESCENT SERVICES
OFFICE OF CHILDREN'S HEALTH
OFFICE OF CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION & PUBLIC HEALTH RESIDENCY PROGRAM
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY INITIATIVES
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS
OFFICE OF CONSTITUENT SERVICES
OFFICE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION & TRAINING
OFFICE OF CONTRACT POLICY, MANAGEMENT, & PROCUREMENT
OFFICE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE OF CUSTOMER SERVICE
OFFICE OF DATA & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
OFFICE OF DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
OFFICE OF DRUG CONTROL
OFFICE OF EDUCATION & TRAINING FOR ADDICTION SERVICES
OFFICE OF ELIGIBILITY
OFFICE OF ELIGIBILITY SERVICES
OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TRANSFORMATION
Under Enterprise Shared Services, Office abolished in May 2018.
OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL, OCCUPATIONAL, & INJURY EPIDEMIOLOGY
OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH COORDINATION
OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH COORDINATION & REGULATORY AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH TRACKING
OFFICE OF EPIDEMIOLOGY & DISEASE CONTROL
OFFICE OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF FISCAL SERVICES & OPERATIONS
OFFICE OF GENETICS & PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS
OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF HEALTH POLICY & PLANNING
Office provided policy analysis, comprehensive strategic planning, and scientific program analysis for Family Health Administration. Since July 2006, Office was responsible for promoting statewide access to primary health care services.
In July 2012, functions assumed by Health Systems and Infrastructure Administration.
OFFICE OF HEALTH PROMOTION, EDUCATION, & TOBACCO CONTROL
OFFICE OF HEALTH SERVICES
OFFICE OF HEALTHY HOMES & COMMUNITY SERVICES
OFFICE OF HEREDITARY DISORDERS
OFFICE OF IMMIGRANT HEALTH
OFFICE OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE EPIDEMIOLOGY & OUTBREAK RESPONSE
OFFICE OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE PREVENTION & CARE SERVICES
OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
OFFICE OF INJURY & DISABILITY PREVENTION
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
OFFICE OF LOCAL HEALTH
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS & DATA ANALYSIS
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Four divisions functioned under Office: Fiscal; Information Technology; Personnel; and Procurement.
OFFICE OF MATERNAL HEALTH & FAMILY PLANNING
OFFICE OF MEDICAID POLICY
OFFICE OF OPERATIONS, ELIGIBILITY, & PHARMACY
OFFICE OF OPERATIONS & ELIGIBILITY, MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS
OFFICE OF PLANNING
OFFICE OF PLANNING
OFFICE OF PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, & FINANCE
OFFICE OF PLANNING, EVALUATION, & PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE OF PLANNING & CAPITAL FINANCING
OFFICE OF PLANNING & FINANCE
In July 2007, Office split into two administrations: Finance, and Planning, which report directly to Deputy Secretary for Health Care Financing.
OFFICE OF POLICE
OFFICE OF POLICY & PLANNING
OFFICE OF POLICY & PROGRAMS
OFFICE OF POLICY & REGULATIONS
Abolished by August 2023.
OFFICE OF POLICY, REGULATIONS, & COMMUNICATIONS
OFFICE OF PRIMARY CARE ACCESS
OFFICE OF PRIMARY CARE & RURAL HEALTH
OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT & SUPPORT SERVICES
OFFICE OF PROVDER ENGAGEMENT & CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE REGULATION
OFFICE OF PUBLIC HEALTH ASSESSMENT
OFFICE OF PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE
OFFICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
OFFICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
Abolished in Dec. 2008; functions dispersed to Office of Secretary and Deputy Secretary, Operations.
OFFICE OF QUALITY ASSURANCE & STATE OPIOID TREATMENT AUTHORITY
OFFICE OF QUALITY ASSURANCE SAFETY & TRAINING
OFFICE OF REGULATION & POLICY COORDINATION
A central clearinghouse for health regulations was provided by Office. Here, regulations were drafted, amended, reviewed, and revised. Office established internal policy and procedures, and provides technical assistance to administrative units of the Department.
Abolished by August 2023.
OFFICE OF RURAL HEALTH & PRIMARY CARE SERVICES
OFFICE OF SAFETY & SECURITY
OFFICE OF SAFETY & TRAINING
OFFICE OF STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT & SPECIAL PROGRAM
OFFICE OF SYSTEMS, OPERATIONS, & PHARMACY
OFFICE OF WEB SERVICES
OFFICE OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
OFFICE OF WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
OPERATIONS
OPERATIONS & MEDICAID
OPERATIONS, PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT, & GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
OPIOID OPERATIONAL COMMAND CENTER
OPIOID RESPONSE
OPIOID RESPONSE COORDINATION
ORAL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Committee has not met since 2003.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT
OSTEOPOROSIS PREVENTION & EDUCATION TASK FORCE
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene)
Appointed by Governor: Sally J. Baum; Katherine M. Chin; Yvette Colon; Marc C. Hochberg, M.D.; Donna M. Landis, R.N.; Emilia Marley, R.N.; Maureen H. Marsh; Simon C. Mears, M.D.; Irid B. Naver; E. Anne Reicherter; James P. Richardson, M.D.; James J. Rybacki, Pharm.D.; William W. Scott, Jr., M.D.; one vacancy.
Ex officio: vacancy, Osteoporosis Prevention Coordinator, Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene
Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Task Force was created in Oct. 2002 to determine what osteoporosis programs, educational materials, and technical assistance are available nationwide; what osteoporosis patients, their families, and caregivers need; what health care providers need to provide services to osteoporosis patients; and what services are available to osteoporosis patients (Chapter 443, Acts of 2002). Task Force also considered whether treatment groups, support groups, and rehabilitation services are in place and available, and where and what quantity of bone density testing equipment is in Maryland.
To Department, Task Force recommended legislation or regulations to implement osteoporosis treatment and educational programs. Task Force also advised Department on developing an education and outreach campaign, including educational materials targeted towards high risk groups. For health care providers, professional education programs were recommended to assist with diagnostic procedures and understanding research findings. Finally, Task Force recommended how Department should collect data to track incidences of osteoporosis in Maryland.
Last met in 2006; abolished in 2009 (Chapter 656, Acts of 2009).
OUTPATIENT SERVICES PROGRAMS STAKEHOLDER WORK GROUP
In July 2014, Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene convened Outpatient Services Programs Stakeholder Work Group (Chapters 352 & 353, Acts of 2014).
Work Group was charged with examining the implementation and development of assisted outpatient treatment programs, assertive community treatment programs, and other outpatient service programs in Maryland. Further, Work Group was to develop a proposal for a program that best serves individuals with mental illness who are at high risk for disruptions in continuity of care; respects civil liberties of individuals served by program; and addresses program's potential for racial bias and health disparities. Moreover, program's effectiveness is to be based on evidence of programs in other jurisdictions. Program must include a data-monitoring strategy; promote parity between public and private insurers; address potential for differences in implementation between urban and rural settings; and assess cost of program, as well as feasibility of federal funding. Finally, Work Group evaluated the "dangerousness standard" for involuntary admissions and emergency evaluations.
In Dec. 2014, Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene reported Work Group's findings and recommendations to Senate Finance Committee and House Health and Government Operations Committee.
OVERDOSE PREVENTION
PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PROGRAM
PANEL TO REVIEW OFF-LABEL USES OF DRUGS
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
Appointed by Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene, Panel was authorized in 1994 (Chapter 647, Acts of 1994). Particular cases in which there is a dispute about medical insurance payments for off-label use of drugs were reviewed by Panel which also investigated drugs prescribed for treatments other than those approved by federal Food and Drug Administration and advised Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene whether a particular off-label use was medically appropriate. Panel recommendations were forwarded by Secretary to Maryland Insurance Commissioner who could direct insurers to pay for drug (Code 1957, Art. 48A, sec. 490AA; Insurance Article, sec. 15-804).
Ceased operations and dispanded after several years; abolished in 2009 (Chapter 656, Acts of 2009).
PATIENT SERVICES
PAYMENT REFORM & INNOVATION
PAYMENT SYSTEMS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
PERFORMANCE & BENEFITS
PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE COUNCIL
Council's twenty-one members represented a cross-section of Department employees and included Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene and three Deputy Secretaries.
Last met in Nov. 2002.
PERSONNEL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
PHARMACY DISCOUNT PROGRAM
Repealed upon enactment of Medicare Part D effective Jan. 1, 2006 (Chapters 281 & 282, Acts of 2005).
P.M. TO A.D.N. VALIDATION COMMITTEE
POLICY, CROSS-PAYER & WORKFORCE ANALYSIS
POLICY, PLANNING, & DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
POLICY & COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATION
POLICY & HEALTH STATISTICS ADMINISTRATION
POLICY & MANAGEMENT
POLICY & PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, functions assumed by Quality Assurance Division in 2002.
POLICY DEVELOPMENT
POPULATION-BASED METHODOLOGIES
POPULATION-BASED OVERDOSE PREVENTION & RESPONSE PROJECTS
PRACTICE ISSUES COMMITTEE
Committee was disbanded in Aug. 2008.
PRACTICE OF MEDICINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
PRESCRIPTION-DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM & OVERDOSE PREVENTION APPLIED DATA
Program gathered electronic data on prescribing of certain drugs to prevent them from being diverted to nonmedical uses. It helped prescribers, dispensers, and public health professionals identify and prevent prescription drug abuse, and identify and investigate prescription drug diversion. Moreover, Program promoted a balanced use of prescription monitoring data to assist law enforcement while preserving professional practice of health care providers and access of patients to optimal pharmaceutical care (Code Health-General Article, secs. 21-2A-01 through 21-2A-10).
Abolished by 2022.
PRESCRIPTION DRUG SAFETY ACT LEGIBILITY OF PRESCRIPTIONS WORK GROUP
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
In July 2004, Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene formed Work Group to study the issue of prescription legibility and recommended changes in law or regulation necessary to ensure patient safety (Chapter 503, Acts of 2004). Study also was to define procedures for implementing any recommended changes; specify how to train and educate prescribers about changes; and consider feasibility of eliminating handwritten prescriptions after a specified date.
On Feb. 1, 2005, Work Group interim report was submitted to Senate Finance Committee and House Health and Government Operations Committee, and its final report followed on Aug. 15, 2005.
PREVENTION
Abolished by 2022.
PREVENTION, EVALUATION, SURVEILLANCE, & RESEARCH
PREVENTION & DISEASE CONTROL
PRIMARY ADULT CARE PROGRAM (PAC)
Effective Jan. 1, 2014, Program ended and participants automatically enrolled in Medicaid through HealthChoice Program.
PRIMARY CARE & COMMUNITY HEALTH BUREAU
In Oct. 2016, restructured as Cancer and Chronic Disease Bureau.
PRIVACY & CONFIDENTIALITY WORK GROUP
PROCUREMENT, CONTRACTS, & BUDGET
PROGRAM COST & ANALYSIS DIVISION
PROGRAM SYSTEMS & OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATION
PROGRAMS
PROMOTION & WELLNESS
PROVIDER MANAGEMENT
PSYCHIATRIST ASSISTANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
PSYCHOLOGY
PUBLIC AWARENESS
PUBLIC HEALTH MICROBIOLOGY DIVISION
PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT
PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES CHRONIC HOSPITALS
PURCHASING
QUALITY ASSURANCE DIVISION
Some functions of Quality Assurance Division originated as the Policy, Planning, and Development Division under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration. Division became the Policy and Program Development Division in 1994. That division merged with Continuous Quality Improvement to form Quality Assurance Division in 2002, and joined ehavioral Health Administration in July 2014.
Substance abuse prevention and treatment services funded by the Behavioral Health Administration were evaluated by the Quality Assurance Division for quality, effectiveness, and compliance with regulations. With the data collected by its compliance units, the Division helped plan for service expansion and enhancements, as well as regulatory actions and legislative initiatives. The Division also investigated regulatory violations and recommends corrective actions. In addition, Division promulgated and updated regulations concerning addiction services found in the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR).
QUALITY INITIATIVES
R.N. TO B.S.N. VALIDATION COMMITTEE
RADIATION ONCOLOGY/THERAPY TECHNOLOGY, MEDICAL RADIATION TECHNOLOGY, & NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
RECORDS MANAGEMENT
RECOVERY-ORIENTED SYSTEM OF CARE DIVISION
Restructured as Treatment and Recovery Services under Behavioral Health Administration in July 2014.
REGIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS (RICA) - ROCKVILLE
REGIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS - SOUTHERN MARYLAND
Opened as Cheltenham Center in 1976. Then, it was funded by a State grant from Department of Health and Mental Hygiene through Prince George's County Health Department. In 1982, Center became a State institution renamed Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents - Prince George's County (Chapter 891, Acts of 1982). Since 1989, it was known as Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents - Southern Maryland. Institute served boys and girls with serious emotional disturbances, ages 12 to 18 years old, from Calvert, Charles, Prince George's and St. Mary's counties.
Closed on June 30, 2008.
REGIONAL SERVICES
To coordinate addiction treatment services, Regional Services served as liaison between local and State government agencies. To prevent alcohol and drug addiction, Regional Services worked with Governor's Office for Children; State Department of Education; Department of Human Services; and Department of Transportation to fund, develop, implement, and monitor government agency strategies.
Abolished by Feb. 2024.
REGULATORY & ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAMS
REHABILITATION
REHABILITATION COMMITTEE no. 1
REHABILITATION COMMITTEE no. 2
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
RESEARCH
RESEARCH & METHODOLOGY
ROSEWOOD CENTER
Established in 1888 as Asylum and Training School for the Feeble Minded of the State of Maryland (Chapter 183, Acts of 1888). Asylum and Training School first admitted children in 1889. From 1912 to 1961, it was known as Rosewood State Training School. In 1961, School became Rosewood State Hospital (Chapter 89, Acts of 1961). When State Department of Health merged with Department of Mental Hygiene in 1969, Hospital was renamed Rosewood Center.
Center provided for care, education, training and habilitation of persons with intellectual disabilities from Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Harford and Howard counties and Baltimore City. Specialized services to manage behavior also were available. Rosewood was licensed to serve 225 residents, a budgeted capacity of 195 residents, and served a daily average of 159 residents in Fiscal Year 2008 (Code Health-General Article, sec. 7-305).
Closed on July 1, 2009 (Executive Order 01.01.2008.01). Site comprising 117 acres sold to Stevenson University in June 2017.
SALISBURY BRANCH LABORATORY
SEPSIS PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN WORK GROUP
Appointed by Secretary of Health:
In June 2018, Sepsis Public Awareness Campaign Work Group was established (Chapters 489 & 490, Acts of 2018).
Resulting from infection, sepsis is a serious and often fatal clinical syndrome. It is a leading cause of death in hospitals, and in preventable deaths in children.
Work Group developed a public awareness campaign on sepsis that includes a definition of sepsis, risks of sepsis, and how it occurs. How to prevent sepsis, its signs and symptoms, and what to do if those symptoms are present also was noted.
Resources with potential to educate the public about sepsis, as well as cost-effective methods, were identified and evaluted by the Work Group.
Work Group submitted its final report in Aug. 2018.
SERVICE ACCESS & PRACTICE INNNOVATION
SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME DRUG & ALCOHOL PROJECT
SOUTHERN MARYLAND REGIONAL LABORATORY (Cheverly)
SPECIAL POPULATIONS
SPECIAL POPULATIONS DIVISION
For adolescents addicted to drugs or alcohol, and for their families, Division developed, monitored, and funded assessment and treatment services. Youths under age 18 or, if eligible for Medical Assistance, under age 21, and their families could secure help locally. Services included screening; clinical assessment; drug and alcohol education, and counseling; clinical intervention; case management; residential treatment and long-term continuing care; intensive outpatient and day treatment; and family therapy. Teenagers were referred by local schools, departments of social services, or offices of juvenile services for treatment.
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, functions absorbed by Community Prevention and Treatment Services Division in 2001.
STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE
STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ARTHRITIS & RELATED DISEASES
Council advised Department on implementation of Arthritis Prevention and Control Program, which was created in October 2002 (Chapter 215, Acts of 2002). In establishing Program, General Assembly considered fact that arthritis is leading cause of disability in United States, affecting nearly one out of every six people. Through Program, Council trained teachers, and health-care professionals and providers about how to prevent and control arthritis. Council also educated consumers about importance of early diagnosis of arthritis, its causes and prevention.
To improve quality of life for arthritic individuals and their families, Council coordinated activities of public and private agencies, medical schools, and related professional groups. Council recommended ways to limit costs associated with arthritis prevention and treatment, and vocational training, as well as to improve services. Council also developed and coordinated programs for vocational rehabilitation and industry to help arthritic individuals remain productive in workforce.
Through studies and proposals, Council devised a State program of education and applied research in gerontology and geriatrics. Development of a strategic plan of patient education throughout Maryland was coordinated by Council.
Council's fifteen members were appointed by the Governor, who named chair. Members served four-year terms (Code Health-General Article, secs. 13-501 through 13-512).
Abolished Oct. 1, 2017 and replaced by State Advisory Council on Health and Wellness (Chapter 40, Acts of 2017).
STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HEART DISEASE & STROKE
Guidelines to manage and treat heart disease and stroke were established by Council. To detect, prevent, and treat these conditions, Council also developed and promoted educational programs targeted for those at high-risk and for geographic areas with high incidences of heart disease and stroke.
Council's twenty-four members were appointed to four-year terms by Governor (Code Health-General Article, secs. 13-201 through 13-206).
Abolished Oct. 1, 2017 and replaced by State Advisory Council on Health and Wellness (Chapter 40, Acts of 2017).
STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON PHYSICAL FITNESS
Council worked to protect and improve physical fitness of Marylanders. It disseminated information about physical fitness, and collected and assembled information from State agencies. To further its work, Council maintained liaison with State Department of Education, local boards of education, private and parochial schools, and local physical fitness commissions.
With advice of Secretary of Health, Governor appointed Council's twenty-five members. Members served four-year terms. Governor named the chair. Secretary of Health appointed Executive Director.
In each county and Baltimore City, Governor could appoint a local advisory council of from fifteen to twenty-five members. Secretary of Health named each local council chair (Code Health-General Article, secs. 13-401 through 13-412).
Abolished Oct. 1, 2017 and replaced by State Advisory Council on Health and Wellness (Chapter 40, Acts of 2017).
STATE BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION OF RESIDENTIAL CHILD-CARE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS
STATE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC & MASSAGE THERAPY EXAMINERS
STATE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS
STATE BOARD OF ELECTROLOGISTS
STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR AUDIOLOGISTS, HEARING AID DISPENSERS, & SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
STATE BOARD OF NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS
STATE BOARD OF PHYSICIAN QUALITY ASSURANCE
STATE BOARD OF SPINAL CORD INJURY RESEARCH
Appointed by Governor:
Appointed by Senate President: Douglas J. J. Peters
Appointed by House Speaker: Dan K. Morhaim
In July 2000, State Board of Spinal Cord Injury Research was authorized (Chapter 512, Acts of 2000; Code Health-General Article, secs. 13-1401 through 13-1407).
Due to lack of funding, Board did not meet from Oct. 2004 until July 2006. It resumed its work of reviewing grant applications for spinal cord research in July 2006.
Abolished effective July 1, 2017 (Chapter 667, Acts of 2017).
STATE HEALTH RESOURCES PLANNING COMMISSION
STATEWIDE PROJECTS
Statewide Projects was responsible for planning and coordinating efforts to prevent and reduce problem gaming and tobacco use, as well as HIV prevention and intervention initiatives.
Abolished by 2022.
STUDY COMMITTEE ON BUY-IN PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY
Appointed by Governor: Charles H. Culbertson; Mary E. James.
Designated by participating agencies: Alice L. Burton; Chris Coats; Janet Ennis; Jeffrey Gruel; Michael R. Lachance; Paul Roeger; Marla Rothouse; Arlene Veronsky, Pharm.D.
Created in July 2000 (Chapter 544, Acts of 2000). Committee looked into feasibility of a buy-in prescription program for those elderly persons whose income and assets make them ineligible for benefits under Maryland Pharmacy Assistance Program.
Report submitted to General Assembly in Dec. 2000.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE & COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER COMPLIANCE
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
SUICIDE PREVENTION & BUPRENORPHINE EXPANSION
SWINE FLU MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Governor: John G. Bartlett, M.D.; Frank M. Calia, M.D.; Thomas V. Inglesby, M.D.; James P. Nataro, M.D.; Ina Stephens, M.D.; Ivan C.A. Walks, M.D.
Ex officio: John M. Colmers, Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene; Frances B. Phillips, R.N., Deputy Secretary, Public Health Services; David S. B. Blythe, M.D., State Epidemiologist.
Herbert R. O'Conor State Office Building, 201 West Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201
Governor convened Swine Flu Medical Advisory Board in April 2009. Board provided advice and guidance to Governor and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene on State actions to contain spread of H1N1 influenza A (swine flu) in Maryland.
Last met in April 2010.
SYNAR
SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS PLANNING
Implementation of the Administration's annual plans for mental health services was developed and overseen by Systems Planning. Moreover, Systems Planning also prepared federal grant applications, monitored quality improvement surveys and systems, and developed and monitored training programs for the Public Mental Health System.
Abolished by 2022.
TASK FORCE ON DEVELOPMENT OF A PLAN TO GUIDE THE FUTURE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE CONTINUUM
Appointed by Maryland Health Care Commission:
In April 2007, Chairs of Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and House Appropriations Committee asked Maryland Health Care Commission to convene Task Force.
Task Force assisted Maryland Health Care Commission in formulating a plan to guide future role and capacity of State's psychiatric hospitals. Plan to Guide the Future Mental Health Continuum was to include an assessment of inpatient capacity for both State and private psychiatric hospitals and acute care hospitals. It also was to assess what community-based services and programs were needed to divert patients from inpatient mental health services and hospital emergency rooms. Whenever feasible, Task Force coordinated its planning with Mental Health Transformation Working Group.
Last met in Dec. 2008.
TASK FORCE ON REGULATORY EFFICIENCY
In April 2010, Task Force on Regulatory Efficiency was convened by Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene. To make oversight of Department facilities and programs more effective, efficient, and transparent, Task Force was charged with comprehensively reviewing all regulations concerning facilities licensed by Department, including skilled nursing facilities, assisted-living facilities, hospitals, hospice, laboratories, substance-abuse treatment facilities and programs, community programs for mental health patients, adult daycare, in-home services, and programs for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Task Force submitted its interim report to Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene in July 2011, and its final report in May 2012.
TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADMINISTRATION RATE-PAYMENT SYSTEM
James P. Johnson, Chair (chosen by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene)
Appointed by Senate President: Delores G. Kelley
Appointed by House Speaker: Karen S. Montgomery
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: Sandy Atkins; Theodore N. Giovanis; Alan C. Lovell; Catherine Lyle; Monica McCall; Vickie Mills; Tiye Mulazim; J. Colfax Schnorf, Jr.; Mark Schultz; Audrey S. Waters.
Ex officio: David C. Romans, designee of Secretary of Budget & Management; James P. Johnson, designee of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene.
Authorized in July 2007, Task Force to Study the Developmental Disabilities Administration Rate-Payment System developed recommendations to address structural underfunding of community services (Chapters 33 & 34, Acts of 2007). Task Force reviewed current rate system for community-based services funded by Developmental Disabilities Administration and reviewed Administration's cost report. Task Force also identified existing mandates for service delivery; compared costs for funding them with State funding; considered what cost-effective practices are used in other states; and identified what changes to make in reimbursement system to implement best practices and better support self-directed services.
Task Force reported to Governor and General Assembly in June 2008. Authorization for Task Force continued through July 31, 2008.
TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP ON OVERSIGHT OF PERCUTANEOUS CORONARY INTERVENTION SERVICES
Appointed by Maryland Health Care Commission:
Technical Advisory Group on Oversight of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Services was convened by Maryland Health Care Commission in July 2011. Group assisted Commission in developing recommendations for appropriate statutory oversight of percutaneous coronary intervention services, as required by Chapter 616, Acts of 2011.
Group reported to Maryland Health Care Commission in Dec. 2011.
TECHNICAL SERVICES
TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
TELEMEDICINE TASK FORCE
Appointed by Maryland Health Care Commission:
FINANCIAL & BUSINESS MODEL ADVISORY GROUP
TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & STANDARDS ADVISORY GROUP
With Maryland Health Quality and Cost Council, Maryland Health Care Commission convened Telemedicine Task Force in July 2013 (Chapter 319, Acts of 2013).
Task Force studied the use of telehealth throughout Maryland. Telehealth uses technologies, such as videoconferencing, streaming media, and terrestrial and wireless communications to exchange information that allows long-distance clinical health care, patient and professional health care education, and health administration.
To identify ways to improve health status and care delivery through telehealth, Task Force analyzed underserved areas; cost-effective telehealth application; innovative service models for diverse care settings, including chronic and acute care; and innovative payment models. Also assessed were related factors, such as supportive use of electronic health records and health benefit exchange; multimedia uses of products and services for patients; productivity, resources, and shortages of health professionals; emerging security standards and technology; and availablity of public and private grant funding. Finally, Task Force considered how to best use telehealth in rural areas across State.
Task Force worked through Clinical Advisory Group; Financial and Business Model Advisory Group; and Technology Solutions and Standards Advisory Group.
An interim report was submitted to Governor, Senate Finance Committee, and House Health and Government Operations Committee in Dec. 2013. Final report was submitted in Dec. 2014.
Authorization for Task Force ended June 30, 2015.
TOBACCO COMPLIANCE FDA
TRANSITION-AGED YOUTH
UPPER SHORE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
VOLUNTEER SERVICES DIVISION
Under Operations, functions were decentralized and Division disbanded in 2008.
WALTER P. CARTER CENTER
Under Mental Hygiene Administration, closed Oct. 1, 2009.
Starting in 1967, Center originally offered community mental health services to Baltimore City residents. Later, its services focused on inpatient care for adults (Code Health - General Article, sec. 10-406). Center opened at Fayette Street site in 1973. Named for civil rights leader Walter P. Carter (1923-1971), Center was in west Baltimore next to Veterans Administration, and near University of Maryland Hospital.
WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR PERMITTING & PRESCRIPTION DRUG INTEGRITY ACT WORK GROUP
David Ross Chason, Chair
Formed in July 2007, Work Group was charged with surveying availability of electronic track-and-trace pedigree technology across entire prescription pharmaceutical supply chain (Chapter 352 & 353, Acts of 2007).
Any prescription drug distributed outside normal distribution channels is required to have a pedigree. Work Group determined when exactly technology to track such pedigrees would be available, and recommended a target date to State Board of Pharmacy for implementing technology.
In Jan. 2009, State Board of Pharmacy reported Work Group's recommendations to Senate Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, and House Health and Government Operations Committee.
WOMEN'S SERVICES
WORK GROUP ON CANCER CLUSTERS & ENVIRONMENTAL CAUSES OF CANCER
Diane M. Dwyer, M.D., Co-Chair
Appointed by Senate President: C. Anthony Muse
Appointed by House Speaker: Cheryl D. Glenn
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: Paul Bixenstine; Charnise Carter; Kenneth C. Eidel; Kira Eyring; Kathleen A. Griffith, Ph.D.; Kathy J. Helzlsouer, M.D.; Norma F. Kanarek, Ph.D.; Jenny Levin; Julian A. Levy, Jr.; Cathy McClain; Jed. L. Miller, M.D.; Clifford S. Mitchell, M.D.; Amir Sapkota, Ph.D.; Katherine S. Squibb, Ph.D.
With Department of the Environment, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene convened Work Group on Cancer Clusters and Environmental Causes of Cancer in July 2013 (Chapters 248 & 249, Acts of 2013). Work Group examined issues concerning investigation of possible cancer clusters and possible environmental causes of cancer in Maryland, including: how cancer clusters are identified and researched; how State and federal agencies communicate about their research into cancer clusters; and whether more information about such research should be made public.
In June 2014, Department reported Work Group's recommendations to Governor and General Assembly.
WORK GROUP ON CULTURAL COMPETENCY & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Cynthia Vice, Chair
Appointed by Senate President: Delores G. Kelley
Appointed by House Speaker: Shawn Z. Tarrant
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: Lynn H. Albizo, Esq.; Mohammad Akhter, M.D.; Thomas E. Arthur; Cyntrice Bellamy; Jennifer Blake; Sharon Bloom; Lillian Bowie; E. Keith Colston; Janet M. Cornick, Ed.D.; Antoinette W. Coward; Herbert Cromwell; Adelaide C. Eckardt; Mariana Falconier, Ph.D.; Heidi Holland; Paula C. Hollinger; Carlessia A. Hussein, Dr.P.H.; Iyanrick W. John, Esq.; Paula Lafferty; Christine McKee; Ilana Mittman; Oscar L. Morgan; Sabitri Morris; Madge Pat Mosby; Shirley Nathan-Pulliam; Martha D. Nathanson; Tricia D. O'Neill; Kaliz Oaks; Malinda B. Orlin, Ph.D.; Linda Raines; Kakoli Ray; Iris Reeves; Mary Russell; Artemio Taguding; Keisha Tatum; Melissa Vice; Joseph Weiss; Donna Wells; Tony Wright.
Authorized in July 2007 to study and make recommendations concerning options to facilitate licensure or certification of foreign-born and trained mental health professionals. Work Group was to consider training programs to help foreign-born and trained mental health professionals prepare for licensure and certification examinations; ways to train and educate mental health professionals to be culturally competent; need for changes to licensing or certification requirements; and other means to ensure access to culturally sensitive and competent mental health services (Chapter 412, Acts of 2007).
In Jan. 2008, Work Group reported to Governor, General Assembly, and Joint Committee on Access to Mental Health Services.
WORK GROUP ON THE LICENSING OF FOOD SERVICE FACILITIES
Appointed by Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services:
In July 2018, Work Group on Licensing of Food Service Facilities was established (Chapter 90, Acts of 2018).
Work Group studied, evaluated, and made recommendations on whether food service facilities laws could be simplified, and whether certain entities, such as charitable organizations, churches, and other nonprofits, should be exempted from having to obtain a food service license. Another potential exemption from that requirement would be for food prepared in a kitchen of a private home under special circumstances.
On January 10, 2019, Work Group submitted its report to Senate Finance Committee and House Health and Government Operations Committee.
WORK GROUP ON PATIENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & DEBT COLLECTION POLICIES
In June 2009, State Health Services Cost Review Commission convened Work Group to consider whether hospitals need a uniform policy for patient financial assistance and debt collection; if such a uniform policy should be applied to psychiatric and chronic care hospitals; and whether current legal rate of interest on a judgment to collect a hospital debt should be altered (Chapters 310 & 311, Acts of 2009).
Report submitted to Governor and General Assembly on Oct. 1, 2009.
WORK GROUP ON THE REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTIFIED PEER RECOVERY SPECIALISTS
Peer recovery specialists provide direct peer-to-peer support to persons with mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders. Concerning their reimbursement, Work Group was to determine whether statutory or regulatory changes are needed, or if a federal waiver or State Plan amendment is required.
Authorization for Work Group ended Dec. 31, 2018.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS WORK GROUP
Vacancy, Chair
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: Deborah Agus, J.D.; Pamela Bohrer Brown; Kimberly Burton; Perry Chan; Elizabeth Leung Chung; Kimberly M. Coleman, Ph.D.; Jennifer Dahl; Ashyrra C. Dotson; Wendy W. Friar, R.N.; Michael Christopher Gibbons, M.D.; Rev. Debra Hickman; Cheryl L. Holt, Ph.D.; Terri Hughes, R.N.; Michelle LaRue, M.D.; Beth Little-Terry; Ann Horton; Ruth Lucas; Susan L. Markley; Patricia L. McLaine, DrPH; Mar-Lynn Mickens; Dwyan Y. Monroe; Sonia E. Mora; Bettye Muwwakkil, Ph.D.; Ruth Ann Norton; Rosalie Pack; Marcos Pesquera; Maxine Reed-Vance, R.N.; Michael Rogers; Maura J. Rossman, M.D.; Kate Scott, R.N.; Yvette J. Snowden; Laura Spada, Ed.D.; Novella Tascoe, J.D.; Richard K. Tharpe, Ph.D.; Lesley Wallace; Lori Werrell; Lisa Widmaier; Joseph Winn.
With Maryland Insurance Administration, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene convened Workforce Development for Community Health Workers Work Group in June 2014 (Chapter 259, Acts of 2014). A community health worker is defined as a public health worker closely connected and trusted within community served.
Work Group studied and made recommendations on training and credentialing required for community health workers to be certified as nonclinical health care providers. It also considered reimbursement and payment policies for community health workers through Medicaid and private insurers.
In June 2015, Work Group reported to Senate Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, Senate Finance Committee, and House Health and Government Operations Committee.
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Under Office of Enterprise Technology.
Administrative Services started in March 1990.
Under Behavioral Health Administration, combined with Forensic Medicine and Assessments to form Court-Ordered Evaluations and Placements in June 2018.
Formerly under Mental Hygiene Administration, Adult Services became part of Clinic Services under Behavioral Health Administration in July 2014.
Staff: Susan R. Panny, M.D. (410) 767-6730; e-mail: pannys@dhmh.state.md.us
Richard A. DeBenedetto, Pharm.D., Chair (chosen by Secretary of Health), 2026
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Secretary of Health: Kathryn Vranek, Pharm.D. Term expires 2023.
Staff: Thomas V. Russell (410) 764-4983
Lynn C. O'Connor, Chair
Erwin E. Abrams; Marjorie Bauman; Susan R. Bass; Donna Collier; Stanton G. Ades; Donna M. Dorsey; Sylvia Edwards; Wesley S. Malin; Martha Nathanson; Sandra Natolly; Julia M. Pannell; Lynn Riley; Mark Rosenberg; Karen Soisson; Maryjane Sorbie-Goetshius; Elizabeth Weglein; Susan J. Vaeth; Laura Zemon.
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
J. Ramsay Farah, M.D., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2001
(410) 764-3460
NECK & LOWER-BACK PAIN TECHNICAL WORK GROUP
Staff: Gerard Petrik (410) 764-3449
Clifford G. Andrews, M.D., Chair
Michael April, M.D.; Paul Asdourian, M.D.; Stuart Brager, M.D.; Donald Casey, M.D.; Mark Chilton, M.D.; Sandy Cifor, D.O.; Michael R. Clark, M.D.; James Coyle, M.D.; David S. Davis, M.D.; Randy F. Davis, M.D.; Thomas B. Ducker, M.D.; Kevin Ferentz, M.D.; Marc M. Gamerman, D.C.; Lee E. Gresser, M.D.; Robert Hennessey, M.D.; Howard Hoffberg, M.D.; Peter Holt, M.D.; John P. Kostiuk, M.D.; Scott H. Lawrence, D.C.; Don M. Long, M.D.; Lee E. Miller, P.T.; Lee H. Riley III, M.D.; Norman B. Rosen, M.D.; John D. Rybock, M.D.; Robert Shaw, M.D.; David N. Skurdal, M.D., Ph.D.; Neil Speigel, D.O.; Mark Young, M.D., F.A.C.P.
Staff: Georgette Zoltani (410) 764-2899; e-mail: zoltanig@dhmh.state.md.us
John F. Fader II, Chair (chosen by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene)
Toni T. Carter-Radden; Henry S. Clark III; Mandy David; Stephen L. Disharoon; LaRai Forrest Everett, Esq.; Devang H. Gandhi, M.D.; Jeanette Getzey Hart; Gwen Herman; Gail Amalia B. Katz; Ira D. Kornbluth, M.D.; Robert L. Lyles, Jr., M.D., Ph.D.; Nicholette M. Martin-Davis, M.D.; John J. Mooney; Jeanette Quigley; Karen Thompson; Marcia D. Wolf, M.D.
Under Maternal and Child Health Bureau, renamed Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Advisory Council in July 2014 (Chapter 30, Acts of 2014).
Under Public Health Services, created in 1987 as AIDS Control Administration, and became AIDS Administration in 1988. In July 2009, combined with Community Health Administration to form Infectious Disease and Environmental Health Administration.
Under Behavioral Health and Disabilities, merged with Mental Hygiene Administration to form Behavioral Health Administration in July 2014 (Chapter 460, Acts of 2014).
Created under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration in 1990, Committee developed methodology for evaluating effectiveness of treatment programs, and advised Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration on regulations needed for research on effectiveness of treatment programs (Code Health - General Article, sec. 8-402; Chapter 580, Acts of 1990).
Staff: Wendy A. Kronmiller (410) 767-0938; e-mail: wkronmiller@dhmh.state.md.us
Michael R. Lachance (410) 767-1097; e-mail: mrl@ooa.state.md.us
Created by Maryland Health Care Commission in Jan. 2000, Committee devised a system to evaluate performance of hospital and ambulatory surgical facilities which was implemented by July 2001 (Chapter 657, Acts of 1999). In 2004, Committee was split, with one steering committee overseeing production of performance evaluation guide for ambulatory surgical facilities, and other responsible for performance guide for hospitals.
Under Laboratories Administration, closed in July 1996.
Under Office of Enterprise Technology.
Staff: Yvette Dixon (410) 402-8004
Staff: Michael A. Bluestone, Ph.D. (410) 767-5803; e-mail: michael.bluestone@maryland.gov
Gayle M. Jordan-Randolph, M.D., Co-Chair
Vacancy, Co-Chair
Patti Archuleta; Elizabeth Benevides; Andrew L. Egel, Ph.D.; Andrew C. Gaiser; Rachel B. London, Esq.; Meredith Pyle; Rebecca Rienzi; Marjorie S. Shulbank; Eliezer R. Sollins; Zosia Zaks.
In Oct. 2014, restructured as Behavioral Health (Chapter 539, Acts of 2014).
Behavioral Health Facilities originated as Facilities, which was established in July 2014 to oversee five psychiatric hospitals, and two residential treatment centers for youth under the Behavioral Health Administration's jurisdiction. In September 2017, Facilities was renamed Hospitals and, in January 2018, assumed its present name. By August 2023, its functions were transferred to the State Hospital Administration under Operations.
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
Kathleen Rebbert-Franklin, Chair
Lynn A. Albizo, Esq.; Laura Cain; Ann T. Ciekot; Herbert S. Cromwell; Robyn S. Elliott; Michael S. Finkle; Carlos Hardy; Jessica Honke; G. Daniel Martin, Esq.; Robert A. Pitcher; Jane D. Plapinger; John R. Winslow.
Under Health Care Financing, formed in Dec. 1999 to consolidate program eligibility functions. It consisted of Eligibility Determination; Eligibility Operations; and Eligibility Policy.
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
Robert A. Myers, Ph.D., Chair
Jennifer L. Newman Barnhart; Judith A. Britz, Ph.D.; Don Callihan, Ph.D.; Cristina Campbell; Judith N. Costello; Robert J. Hawley, Ph.D.; Guy S. Hohenhaus, D.V.M.; Freeda E. Isaac, D.V.M.; James J. Jaeger, Ph.D.; David Kaye; Kim Loll; Melissa A. Morland; Cindy Nguyen; Andrew S. Pekosz, Ph.D.; Janet S. Peterson; Renee Scurry, J.D.; James Svrjcek; Onur Unal; Renee B. Webster; Elizabeth Willis.
Board of Review of Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was established in 1969 (Chapter 77, Acts of 1969).
Completed its work in Nov. 1993.
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Country Club Road, Cumberland, MD 21502 - 1722
CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Governor, upon recommendation of the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene, appointed Board's seven members to four-year terms.
Restructured as Financial Management Administration in Oct. 2003.
In Feb. 2016, renamed Office of Finance.
Disbanded in July 1997.
Under Prevention and Health Promotion Administration, restructured as Primary Care and Community Health Bureau in April 2015.
Under AIDS Administration, renamed Center for Prevention Programs in 1997.
Under AIDS Administration, renamed Center for Epidemiology and Analysis in 1997.
Under AIDS Administration, renamed Center for HIV Patient Services in 1997.
Under State Health Services Cost Review Commission, restructured as Center for Medical Economics and Data Analysis in late 2018.
Under Community Health Administration.
Under AIDS Administration, restructured as Center for Prevention, Education, and Training in July 2004.
Under State Health Services Cost Review Commission, restructured as Center for Administration in late 2018.
In 1998, Office of Environment Health Coordination and Regulatory Affairs was created as Office of Environmental Health Coordination within Community and Public Health Administration. In Nov. 2005, it reorganized as Office of Environmental Health Coordination and Regulatory Affairs under Community Health Administration. Under its present name, Office transferred to Infectious Disease and Environmental Health Administration in July 2009.
Under AIDS Administration, renamed Center for Epidemiology and Health Research in 1998.
Under AIDS Administration, merged with Center for Health Data to form Center for Epidemiology and Health Services Research in 1998.
Under former AIDS Administration, Center for Epidemiology and Health Services Research started as Center for AIDS Epidemiology and became Center for AIDS Epidemiology and Analysis in 1997. It reorganized as Center for Epidemiology and Health Research in 1998, and later that year combined with Center for Health Data to form Center for Epidemiology and Health Services Research. It joined Infectious Disease and Environmental Health Administration in July 2009.
Under AIDS Administration, merged with Center for Epidemiology and Health Research to form Center for Epidemiology and Health Services Research in 1998.
Under Maryland Health Care Commission, abolished in July 2013.
Under Family Health Administration, renamed Center for Health Promotion and Education in July 2009.
Under Maryland Health Care Commission, renamed Center for Health Information Technology and Innovative Care Delivery in July 2013.
Under Family Health Administration, renamed Center for Health Promotion and Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation in Jan. 2011.
Formerly under Infectious Disease and Environmental Health Administration, reorganized as Center for HIV Prevention and Health Services under Prevention and Health Promotion Administration in July 2012.
Under AIDS Administration, combined with Center for HIV Health Services to form Center for HIV Care Services in Dec. 2006.
Under AIDS Administration, combined with Center for HIV Client Services to form Center for HIV Care Services in Dec. 2006.
Under AIDS Administration, renamed Center for HIV Client Services in 2001.
Under Infectious Disease Bureau.
Formerly under Infectious Disease and Environmental Health Administration, reorganized as Center for HIV Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Evaluation under Prevention and Health Promotion Administration in July 2012.
Under Maryland Health Care Commission, restructured as Center for Health Care Facilities Planning and Development in July 2013.
Under Maryland Health Care Commission, renamed Center for Analysis and Information Systems in July 2013.
Center for Injury and Sexual Assault Prevention oversaw several programs funded by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including the Core Violence and Injury Prevention Program; Kids in Safety Seats; Rape and Sexual Assault Prevention; and Sexual Assault Reimbursement.
Under Maryland Health Care Commission, reformed as Center for Quality and Reporting in July 2013.
Under Family Health Administration, restructured as Maternal and Child Health Bureau under Prevention and Health Promotion Administration in July 2012.
Under Infectious Disease Bureau.
Under Family Health Administration, reorganized as Office of Chronic Disease Prevention in June 2008.
Under former AIDS Administration.
Under AIDS Administration, reorganized as Center for Prevention Planning, Development, and Evaluation in 2000.
Under AIDS Administration, functions dispersed to other centers in July 2004.
Under AIDS Administration, reorganized in 1997 as Center for Education and Training.
Under AIDS Administration, abolished in 1997; most functions absorbed by Center for Education and Training.
Under AIDS Administration, functions assumed by Center for Epidemiology and Health Services Research in July 2004.
Under Prevention and Health Promotion Administration, and within Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Outbreak Response Bureau, renamed Center for Infectious Disease Surveillance and Outbreak Response in Sept. 2018.
Under former Community Health Administration, restructured as Center for Zoonotic and Vector-Borne Disease under Infectious Disease and Environmental Health Administration in Aug. 2009.
Staff: Megan Renfrew (410) 764-3483; e-mail: megan.renfrew@maryland.gov
web: http://mhcc.maryland.gov/mhcc/pages/home/workgroups/workgroups_con_modernization.aspx
Frances B. Phillips, R.N., Co-Chair
Randolph S. Sergent, Esq., Co-Chair
Regina S. Bodnar; Ellen S. Cooper, Esq.; Louis G. Grimmel, Sr.; Elizabeth Anne Hafey, Esq.; Ann Horton; Andrea M. Hyatt; Adam E. Kane, Esq.; Benjamin H. Lowentritt, M.D.; W. Brett McCone; Mark J. Meade; Jeffrey T. Metz; Michael J. O'Grady, Ph.D.; Richard Pryzwara; Barry F. Rosen, Esq.; Andrew L. Solberg; Harsh K. Trivedi, M.D.; Renee B. Webster.
Under State Board of Nursing, reorganized in 1997 as Nurse-Midwife Peer Review Advisory Committee.
Staff: Toni Brafa Fooksman (410) 767-6729; Donna Gugel (410) 767-6728
Ann C. Klassen, Ph.D., Chair
Marsha A. Bienia; Sandra Brooks, M.D.; Michael Henry, M.D.; Niharika Khanna, M.D.; Marc Lowen, M.D.; Helene O'Keefe; Phyllis Smelkinson; Diane Soloman, M.D.; Judith Trickett; Cornelia Trimble, M.D.
Under Behavioral Health Administration, renamed Primary Behavioral Health and Early Intervention by Jan. 2024.
Under Behavioral Health Administration, renamed School Aged Programming by 2022.
Under Behavioral Health Administration, abolsihed by Jan. 2024.
Under Public Health Services, split into two separate units by March 2024.
In July 2000, the Cigarette Restitution Fund Program began.
Under Office of Injury and Disability Prevention, moved to Division of Rehabilitation Services in State Department of Education in 1996; its funding lapsed in 1997.
Staff: Christina M. Daw (410) 764-8790; e-mail: christina.daw@maryland.gov
Loren F. Hiratzka, M.D., Co-Chair
David O. Williams, M.D., Co-Chair
Thomas R. Aversano, M.D.; Charles E. Chambers, M.D.; Sridhar Chatrathi, M.D.; Gregory J. Dehmer, M.D.; Yuri A. Deychak, M.D.; James S. Gammie, M.D.; George S. Groman, M.D.; Christopher B. Haas, D.O.; Deborah Harper, R.N.; Lori Hollowell, R.N.; Peter J. Horneffer, M.D.; Keith A. Horvath, M.D.; Paul S. Massimiano, M.D.; Lisa C. Myers, R.N.; Michael R. Peskin, M.D.; Richard Pomerantz, M.D.; Jeffrey L. Quartner, M.D.; Shahid Saeed, M.D.; Sharon Sanders, R.N.; Mitchell B. Schwartz, M.D.; Timothy J. Shanahan, D.O.; John W. Shuck, M.D.; Gary D. Walford, M.D.; Stafford G. Warren, M.D.; David A. Zimrin, M.D.
Under Behavioral Health Administration, renamed Treatment and Recovery by Jan. 2024.
Staff: Audrey S. Regan, Ph.D. (410) 767-3431; e-mail: aregan@dhmh.state.md.us
Staff: Tracy DeShields (410) 767-3480
Co-Chair: Beatrice M. Rodgers, Director, Office for Individuals with Disabilities
TASK FORCE ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COMMUNITY ACCESS
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene
Diane K. Coughlin, Chair
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene
Deborah I. Chang, Chair
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene
Oscar L. Morgan, Chair
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene
Beatrice M. Rodgers, Chair
In July 2001, divided into Community Health Administration and Family Health Administration.
Under Behavioral Health Administration, abolished by 2022.
Under Public Health Services, merged with AIDS Administration to form Infectious Disease and Environmental Health Administration in July 2009.
In Jan. 1997, renamed Laboratories Administration.
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, renamed Community Services Division.
Within Developmental Disabilities Administration, Commission was created in 1986 (Chapter 797, Acts of 1986). Annually, Commission updated a five-year plan to improve community services and programs for persons with developmental disabilities. Plan included alternative ways and means to finance and expand services and programs.
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, Community Services Division began as Field Services and became Prevention and Treatment Services in 1998. It reorganized as Community Treatment and Prevention Services in Dec. 2001, and as the Community Services Division in 2004.
Staff: Jeanie Smith (410) 402-8408; e-mail: csrrc.mha@maryland.gov
web: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/csrrc/
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Governor)
Seven vacancies.
Staff: Anne M. H. Hubbard (410) 767-6481; e-mail: ahhubbard@dhmh.state.md.us
James P. Johnson, Chair
Lynn H. Albizo, Esq.; Elizabeth G. Barnard; Audrey S. Cassidy; Brian T. Cox; Herbert S. Cromwell; Lori Doyle; Michael S. Finkle; Barbara Hull Francis; Laura Howell; Mary Christine Jackman; Christine Marchand; Cynthia Petion; Carrie Phillip; Randolph Price; Linda Raines.
Staff: Tricia Roddy (410) 767-5809; e-mail: roddyt@dhmh.state.md.us
Staff: Stacy Reid-Swain, Esq. (410) 767-6888; e-mail: stacy.reid-swain@maryland.gov
Gayle M. Jordan-Randolph, M.D., Chair
John J. Boronow, M.D.; Anita Smith Everett, M.D.; Margaret R. Garrett, Esq.; Stephen B. Goldberg, M.D.; Randall S. Nero, Ph.D.; Clarissa E. Netter.
Under Springfield Hospital, renamed Procurement Services by March 2024.
Under Fiscal Services Administration, abolished in Dec. 2001; functions transferred to Office of Contract Policy, Management, and Procurement.
Staff: Marsha R. Smith, M.D. (410) 767-6760; e-mail: msmithmd@dhmh.state.md.us
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, reorganized in 2001 as Justice Services.
Crownsville Hospital Center originated as Hospital for the Negro Insane of Maryland in 1910 (Chapter 250, Acts of 1910). Under its Board of Managers, Hospital opened to patients in 1911, and was monitored, along with the other State psychiatric hospitals, first by State Lunacy Commission. It was renamed Crownsville State Hospital in 1912 (Chapter 187, Acts of 1912). Hospital was placed under Department of Welfare in 1922 and its monitoring continued by Board of Mental Hygiene that same year (Chapter 29, Acts of 1922). Under Department of Mental Hygiene, it desegregated in 1949 (Chapter 685, Acts of 1949). Brought into Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in 1969, Hospital in 1973 was renamed Crownsville Hospital Center (Chapter 740, Acts of 1973).
Under HealthChoice and Acute Care Administration, created in Jan. 2000; functions dispersed to Acute Care and Managed Care in Nov. 2005.
Under Maryland Health Care Commission, reorganized as Center for Information Services and Analysis in July 2006.
Under Maryland Health Care Access and Cost Commission, Work Group last met in July 1996 and concluded work in 1997.
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
Jane S. Casper, Chair
Carol Antoniewicz; Deborah G. Badawi, M.D.; Donna M. Behrens, R.N.; Winifred J. Booker, D.D.S.; Yvonne Bronner, Sc.D.; Carol Caiazzo; Leigh Stevenson Cobb; Harold S. Goodman, D.M.D.; Leslie E. Grant, D.D.S.; Hakan O. Koymen, D.D.S.; Tonia Lewis; Elyse Markwitz; Miguel McInnis; Garner D. Morgan, D.D.S.; Laurie J. Norris, J.D.; Elizabeth M. Ruff, M.D.; Donald Shell, M.D.; Mark A. Sniegocki; Leslie Stevens; Norman Tinanoff, D.D.S.; Anthony J. Valdes; Grace Williams; Grace S. Zaczek; Linda C. Zang.
Under Office of Health Care Quality, renamed State Programs in 2001.
Under Licensing and Certification Administration, reorganized in 1997 as Developmental Disabilities, Substance Abuse and Community Mental Health Program. Ambulatory care functions transferred to Hospitals and Complaint Program.
Under Springfield Hospital, renamed Nutrition Services by March 2024.
Created by State Board of Nursing in April 2009, Committee studied how to safely license graduates of nursing distance learning programs. In 2009 legislative session, it was determined that this issue required further study.
Under Medical Care Policy Administration, renamed Division of Medical Services in Oct. 1997.
Under Medical Care Finance and Compliance Administration, renamed Program Services and Review Division in July 1997.
Under Medical Care Finance and Compliance Administration, renamed in July 1997 as Quality Assurance Services Division.
Under Medical Care Policy Administration, functions of Division assigned to other divisions in Oct. 1997.
Under Laboratories Office, abolished in Dec. 1996.
Under Office of Food Protection and Consumer Health Services, renamed Center for Community Health Services in Aug. 2009.
Under Medical Care Policy Administration, disbanded in Oct. 1997.
Under Laboratories Administration, reorganized as Public Health Microbiology Division in Nov. 2004.
Under Laboratories Administration, restructured as Office of Controlled Substances Administration and transferred to Public Health Services in July 2016.
Under Medical Care Policy Administration, renamed Division of Medicaid Eligibility in Oct. 1997.
Within Vital Statistics Administration, abolished in April 1999.
Under Community Health Administration.
Under HealthChoice and Acute Care Administration, functions absorbed by Division of Children's Services in Jan. 2011.
Under Medical Care Policy Administration, Division functions assigned to other divisions in Oct. 1997.
Under Laboratories Administration, reorganized as Environmental Public Health Microbiology Division in Nov. 2004.
Under Office of Food Protection and Consumer Health Services, renamed Center for Milk Control in Aug. 2009.
Under Laboratories Administration, renamed Newborn and Childhood Screening Division in Nov. 2004.
Under Health Care Financing, reformed in 2003 as Division of Hospital and Physician Services within Office of Health Services.
Under Medical Care Policy Administration, renamed Division of Managed Care in Oct. 1997.
Under Laboratories Administration, reorganized as Office of Quality Systems and Maintenance, Office of Safety and Security, and Office of Continuing Education and Training in Nov. 2004.
Under Medical Care Policy Administration, renamed Division of Planning and Evaluation in Oct. 1997.
Under Technical Services.
Under Medical Care Finance and Compliance Administration, renamed Recipient Services Division in July 1997.
Division of Waiver Programs was one of two agencies derived from the former Division of Program Services in December 1994.
Under Community and Public Health Administration, functions assigned to Specialty Care Division under Office of Children's Health in Jan. 1998.
Staff: Nicole A. Majewski (410) 764-3839; e-mail: nicole.majewski@maryland.gov
Under Office of Health Services, reformed as Long-Term Care and Community Support Services Administration in Jan. 2000.
Under Health Care Financing, renamed Eligibility Policy and Compliance by Feb. 2023.
Under Board of Physician Quality Assurance, function transferred to Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services System on Jan. 1, 1999.
In Feb. 2006, merged with Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response to form Office of Preparedness and Response under Public Health Services.
Under Office of Enterprise Technology, renamed Applications and Digital Solutions by Aug. 2024.
Under Chief Operating Officer, beginning in Jan. 2018, Enterprise Shared Services oversaw eight offices: Communications, Constituent Services, Enterprise Technology, Finance, Human Resources, Police, Policy and Regulations, and Procurement and Support Services, as well as Central Services Division, and Facilities Planning and Development. In March 2019, when Operations and Medicaid was restructured as Operations, units under Enterprise Shared Services dispersed either to Chief of Staff or to Deputy Secretary for Operations.
Under Laboratories Administration, merged with Environmental Microbiology Division to form Environmental Sciences Division in Nov. 2016.
Under Laboratories Administration, merged with Environmental Chemistry Division to form Environmental Sciences Division in Nov. 2016.
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, functions distributed to Behavioral Health Administration's Operations in July 2014.
Under AIDS Administration, reorganized as Prevention, Evaluation, Surveillance, and Research in 2001.
Under Office of Secretary and formerly under direction of Chief of Staff, functions dispersed among Regulatory Programs, Operations Administrative Support, and Office of Public Relations and Governmental Affairs in Aug. 2005.
James Block, M.D., Co-Chair
Alvin Powers, Co-Chair
Under Behavioral Health Administration, renamed Hospitals in Sept. 2017.
Renamed Facilities Management and Development by August 2023.
Under Public Health Services, combined with Infectious Disease and Environmental Health Administration to form Prevention and Health Promotion Administration in July 2012.
Family Health Services organized in July 2010 to oversee Information Technology, Legislation and Regulations, and two chronic rehabilitative care facilities: Deer's Head Hospital Center, and Western Maryland Hospital Center. Further, it was responsible for Center for Maternal and Child Health, and two offices: Genetics and Children with Special Health Care Needs; and Women, Infants and Children Food Program.
Under Community and Public Health Administration.
Under Public Health Services, renamed Federal Programs by August 2023.
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, renamed Prevention and Treatment Services in 1998.
Under Operations, reorganized as Budget Revenue Administration in Nov. 2008.
Under Fiscal Services Administration, functions assumed by Office of Contract Policy, Management, and Procurement in July 2001.
Under Operations. reorganized as Budget Management Office in 1997.
Under Developmental Disabilities Adminstration, renamed Office of Fiscal Services and Operations in July 2017.
Under State Board of Physicians, reformed as Executive Services-Fiscal Division.
In Oct. 2003, functions absorbed by Financial Management Administration.
Under Mental Hygiene Administration, privatized in July 1996.
Frances B. Philips, Chair
Under Behavioral Health Administration, combined with Admissions to form Court-Ordered Evaluations and Placements in June 2018.
Under Behavioral Health Administration, renamed Forensic Medicine and Assessments in Sept. 2017.
Staff: Rachael G. Faulkner (410) 402-8449; e-mail: rachael.faulkner@maryland.gov
Under Behavioral Health Administration, abolished by 2022.
Created as Office of General Administration by 1973. Renamed General Administrative Services Administration by 1983, and General Services Administration by 1985. Support services for supplies and procurement, space allocation, fleet management, mail, photocopying, building services, and capital construction were provided by General Services Administration. Coordination and technical assistance were provided statewide to maintenance and engineering projects; asbestos identification and abatement; and abatement of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), which are toxic chemicals found in insulating oils for electric transformers and switch gear.
Formerly under Operations, Office of Governmental Affairs was placed under the Office of Secretary in July 2011. It moved back to Operations in August 2015, and was placed under Chief of Staff in January 2017. Under its present name, it moved to Office of Policy, Regulations, and Communications.
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, reorganized as Grants Section in Jan. 2011.
Grants Section began as Grants Management Division. In 1994, the Division became Administration and Grants Management, and Grants and Contract Management Division in 1998. It reformed as Grants and Contracts Management Section in 2001, and Grants Section under Management Services Division in January 2011. When Behavioral Health Administration formed in July 2014, Grants Section joined Office of Finance, Grants, and Procurement, which reorganized as Finance and Fiscal Management in July 2017.
Great Oaks Center in Silver Spring originated in 1967 as Metropolitan Washington Retardation Center (Chapter 556, Acts of 1967). Opened in fall of 1970, Center initially provided educational services to nonambulatory and partially ambulatory mentally retarded patients from Metropolitan Washington area of Maryland. Center was renamed Great Oaks Center in 1971.
Staff: Wainie D. Youn (410) 895-1403; e-mail: wainie.youn@uwcm.org
Renamed Health Care Financing in Dec. 1999.
Under Maryland Health Care Access and Cost Commission, Committee last met in Feb. 1995 and concluded work in 1997.
Joseph A. Mead, Jr., M.D., Chair
Under Behavioral Health Administration, restructured as Service Access and Practice Innovation in Jan. 2019.
Staff: Nicole A. Majewski (410) 764-3839; e-mail: nicole.majewski@maryland.gov
Under Maryland Health Care Commission, functions dispersed to Center for Hospital Services, and Center for Long-Term and Community-Based Services in July 2006.
Reorganized as Office of Planning, Development, and Finance in Dec. 1999.
In July 2012, Health Systems and Infrastructure Administration formed under Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services.
Under State Health Resources Planning Commission, functions merged with Policy Analysis Division in Jan. 1997 to form Planning and Policy Analysis Division.
Staff: Amanda Folson (410) 767-5806
Don Blanchon, Chair
Virginia A. Dulaney, M.D.; Lola C. Matz, M.D.; Charles I. Shubin, M.D.
Staff: Mary G. Mussman, M.D. (410) 767-5468; e-mail: mmussman@dhmh.state.md.us
Linda R. O'Hara (410) 455-6533; e-mail: lindao@chpdm.umbc.edu
Thomas Stengel, Co-Chair
Josie Thomas, Co-Chair
Carol Ann Heath, Ed.D.; Don Blanchon; David Bromberg, M.D.; George Dover, M.D.; Gary Goldstein, M.D.; Shirley Grant, M.D.; Wilson Howard; Catriona Johnson; Linda E. Mouzon; Susan R. Panny, M.D.; Jay A. Perman, M.D.; Susan J. Tucker; Albert A. Zachik, M.D.; two vacancies.
Under Mental Hygiene Administration, closed in Oct. 1998.
Under AIDS Administration, restructured as Infectious Diseases under Infectious Disease and Environmental Health Administration in July 2009.
Under Department of Human Resources, Homeless Initiatives was authorized by General Assembly in 1984 as Homeless Services Program (Chapter 777, Acts of 1984). Services to end hunger and homelessness in Maryland in 1997 became responsibility of Office of Transitional Services, under Department's Community Services Administration. In April 2008, Office of Transitional Services was replaced by Office of Grants Management. Through Shelter, Nutrition, and Service Program, services for homeless continued to be administered by that office until July 2012. At that time, Office of Grants Management was renamed the Bureau of Grants Management and transferred to Family Investment Administration. In May 2014, Bureau of Grants Management reorganized into two bureaus: Homeless Services, and Special Grants. In July 2017, the Bureau of Homeless Services was transferred by the General Assembly from Department of Human Resources to Division of Neighborhood Revitalization in Department of Housing and Community Development (Chapter 105, Acts of 2017). Shortly after that move, Bureau was renamed Homeless Initiatives.
Under Maryland Health Care Commission, split into Ambulatory Surgical Facility Performance Evaluation Guide Steering Committee and Hospital Performance Evaluation Guide Steering Committee in 2004.
HMO and Hospital Licensure Program evaluated all hospitals, and investigated and responded to consumer complaints. Program licensed and certified hospitals that participate in Medicare.
Hospital Performance Guide Steering Committee originated in Jan. 2000 as Hospital and Ambulatory Surgical-Facility Report-Card Steering Committee within Maryland Health Care Commission. Committee devised a system to evaluate performance of hospital and ambulatory surgical facilities which was implemented by July 2001 (Chapter 657, Acts of 1999). In 2004, certain functions of Committee were organized as Hospital Evaluation Guide Steering Committee, which was renamed Hospital Performance Evaluation Guide Advisory Committee in July 2006.
In July 2006, renamed Hospital Performance Evaluation Guide Advisory Committee.
Under State Health Services Cost Review Commission, restructured as Center for Revenue and Compliance in Jan. 2015.
Under Behavioral Health Administration, renamed Behavioral Health Facilities in June 2018.
Under Licensing and Certification Administration, joined with Ambulatory Care Program in 1997.
Under Springfield Hospital, renamed Environmental Services by March 2024.
Under Maternal and Child Health Bureau, renamed Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program in July 2014 (Chapter 30, Acts of 2014).
Under Public Health Services, merged with Family Health Administration to form Prevention and Health Promotion Administration in July 2012.
Under Public Health Services, restructured into two separate bureaus: Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Outbreak Response Bureau, and Infectious Disease Prevention and Health Bureau in April 2015.
Under Operations, restructured as Office of Information Technology in Jan. 2011.
Formerly under Program Systems and Operations Administration, reorganized in July 1997 as Information Resources Management Administration.
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, renamed Information Technology Division in Jan. 2011.
Under Springfield Hospital, renamed Technology and Communications by March 2024.
Under Office of Enterprise Technology, renamed IT Operations by Aug. 2024.
Under State Board of Nursing, Joint Committee on Nurse-Midwifery was established in 1983. It reviewed and made recommendations on all written agreements between nurse-midwives and physicians.
Formerly under Mental Hygiene Administration, restructured as Office of Forensic Services under Behavioral Health Administration in July 2014.
Under Behavioral Health Administration, abolished by Jan. 2024.
Under Laboratories Administration, restructured as Regulatory and Administrative Programs, and Scientific Programs in Nov. 2004.
Under Laboratories Administration, reorganzied as Office of Laboratory Emergency Preparedness and Response in Nov. 2004.
Laboratory Program. Formerly under Office of Health Care Quality, Laboratory Program transferred to Federal Programs Division in June 2019, and was renamed Laboratory Licensure Program.
Reorganized as Office of Quality Assurance in March 1999.
Under State Board of Physicians, reformed as Licensure and Practice of Medicine Advisory Committee in 2003.
Under State Board of Physicians, Licensure and Practice of Medicine Advisory Committee formed originally as Licensure Advisory Committee by State Board of Physician Quality Assurance. In 2003, it combined with Practice of Medicine Advisory Committee, which was organized in 1992 by State Board of Physician Quality Assurance. Committee advised State Board of Physicians on licensure issues, such as postgraduate training, examinations, and renewal and reinstatement requirements, as well as on matters affecting medical licensure, such as telemedicine and delegation of medical acts.
Appointed by State Board of Social Work Examiners:
Robin Bailey; Daniel L. Buccino; Mary Burke; Carine Chen-McLaughlin; Herbert S. Cromwell; Geoffrey L. Greif, Ph.D.; Gloria J. Hammell; Eileen Hastings; Judith Mayer Levy; Daphne L. McClellan, Ph.D.; Catherine L. Meyers; Deborah Ramelmeier; Delia Turano Schadt, Esq.; April V. Seitz; Lynda R. Sowbel.
Staff: Sara A. Seitz (410) 767-4467; e-mail: sara.seitz@maryland.gov
Renamed Community and Public Health Administration in Jan. 1997.
In Aug. 2006, Maryland Health Care Commission formed Long-Term and Community-Based Services Advisory Committee. Committee assisted Commission in completing reports required by Long-Term Care Planning Act of 2006 (Chapter 492, Acts of 2006).
Under Office of Health Services in Health Care Financing, renamed Long-Term Services and Supports Administration in Jan. 2014.
Under Long-Term Care and Community Support Services Administration, reorganized as Nursing and Waiver Services in Jan. 2011.
Under Long-Term Care and Community Support Services Administration, restructured as Nursing Homes and Community Long-Term Care in Jan. 2011.
Under Office of Health Care Quality, renamed Federal Programs in 2001.
Staff: Tricia C. Roddy (410) 767-5809; e-mail: tricia.roddy@maryland.gov
Staff: Michael A. Nolin (410) 455-6759
Richard Bennett, M.D., Chair
Stanford A. Alliker; Kris W. Baldock; Marge Burba; David Carliner; Ronald Cuffie; Paula C. Hollinger; Christine L. Jowers; Brian K. McHale; Mary Catherine Naugle; Vivian Omagbemi; Joan O'Sullivan; Joanna L. Pierson, Ph.D.; William Wiley; Mary Zervos.
Under Health Care Financing, restructured as Office of Long-Term Support Services in Feb. 2020.
Formerly under General Services Administration, Maintenance Engineering Services moved to Office of Planning and Capital Financing (now Office of Capital Planning) in Jan. 2006 as Division of Engineering and Maintenance. It adopted its present name in Aug. 2006.
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, renamed Management Information, Continuous Quality Improvement, and Office of Education and Training for Addiction Services in 1998.
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, reformed as Management Services in 2001.
Under Medical Care Operations Administration, reorganized as HealthChoice in July 1998.
In 1976, Maryland Advisory Council on Mental Hygiene was created (Chapter 746, Acts of 1976). It advised Mental Hygiene Administration on social, economic and medical problems of mental hygiene; and provision of services to citizens with mental illness. Council worked with Administration to plan and operate Public Mental Health System.
Jeffrey Hitt, Chair
Terminated effective June 30, 2010. Eligible clients transferred to Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program Plus.
Staff: Zachary Nickey (410) 767-6776; e-mail: znickey@dhmh.state.md.us
Renamed Maryland Health Care Commission on Oct. 1, 1999 (Chapter 702, Acts of 1999).
Staff: Marie L. Grant (410) 767-6481; e-mail: mgrant@dhmh.state.md.us
Staff: Patricia H. Kennedy, R.N., Ed.D. (410) 585-1922
Sandra Dunnington, R.N., Chair (chosen by Commission), 2010
Carol Anne Bragg, R.N.; Trudy E. Chara; Dianna Davis; Elizabeth (Susan) Davis; Nancy Eaton; Wahnita Hawk, L.P.N.; Cecelia Hughes, R.N.C.; Judith Karp, R.N.; Maria Koszalka, R.N.; Constance Overcash; Yvonne Paraway, R.N.; Deborah Rowe; Patricia Watts-Kelly, R.N., D.N.Sc. Terms expire 2008.
Helped pay for certain kinds of maintenance prescription drugs for chronic conditions; anti-infective drugs, including AZT; and insulin syringes and needles. Completely State-funded, Program was designed for low-income families and individuals not eligible for Medicaid.
Under Mental Hygiene Administration, transferred to School of Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore, on July 1, 2005.
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
J. Glenn Morris, Jr., M.D., Chair
Anthony Amaroso, M.D.; Helen E. Bowlus, Esq.; Rashid Chotani, M.D.; Charles Davis, M.D.; John Koerner; Joseph P. Libonati, Ph.D.; Melissa McDiarmid, M.D.; Trish M. Perl, M.D.; Steven Snow; Dotti Stout; David Torpey, Sc.D.; Robert A. Venezia, Dr.P.H.; Matthew A. Wallace.
Appointed by State Advisory Council on Arthritis & Related Diseases:
Marc C. Hochberg, M.D., Co-Chair
Stephen D. Von Gunden, Co-Chair
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene to 3-year terms:
Tracey Leef, Chair, 2017
Created in 1999 within State Board of Chiropractic Examiners to advise Board on certification, and regulatory and disciplinary matters relating to the practice of massage therapy (Chapter 397, Acts of 1999). Appointed by Board, Committee consisted of six members (Code Health Occupations Article, sec. 3-5A-04).
MMIS-II System was implemented in 1995.
Staff: Timothy Engelhardt (410) 767-6764
Robert C. Bristol; Robert Bullen; Linda Cole; Deanna Dell; Randy Dixon, Jr.; Joseph Dvorak; Brian Finglass; Stephen Hiltner; Michael Johansen; Adam Kane; Joanne Keiser; Mary Beth Kepler; Mark Koppelman; John Langan; Paul Miller; Rev. Richard Reichard; John W. (Jack) Schammel; Larry Silverman; Douglas C. Sommers; Patricia Supik; Marjorie Taylor; James Warner; Mark Woodard.
Under Medical Care Policy Administration, renamed Maryland Medicaid Advisory Committee in 1996 (Chapter 352, Acts of 1996).
Functions dispersed to other administrations under Health Care Financing in Dec. 1999.
Reorganized as Office of Operations and Eligibility, Medical Care Programs in Dec. 1999.
Reorganized as Office of Health Services in Dec. 1999.
Under State Board of Physician Quality Assurance, discontinued by vote of Board on Oct. 1, 1996.
Daryl C. Plevy, Project Director (410) 402-8451; e-mail:
daryl.plevy@maryland.gov
Under Behavioral Health and Disabilities, merged with Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration to form Behavioral Health Administration in July 2014 (Chapter 460, Acts of 2014).
Staff: Maura W. Dwyer, Dr.P.H. (410) 767-3702; e-mail: maura.dwyer@maryland.gov
Bonnie S. Birkel, Chair
Ida Darragh; Susan Jean Dulkerian, M.D.; Jenifer O. Fahey; Karen Fennell; Jeremy Galvan; Ariana B. Kelly; Janice L. Lazear; Karen S. Montgomery; Joseph Morris, M.D.; Mairi Breen Rothman; Mary Lou Watson; Melissa M. Yates, M.D.
Convened by State Board of Physicians in Oct. 2014 (Chapter 399, Acts of 2014).
Under State Board of Nursing, Committee functions assigned to Nurse Anesthesist Peer Review Advisory Committee in 1996.
Under State Board of Nursing, Nurse Anesthetist Peer Review Advisory Committee started as Anesthetist Advisory Committee in 1981, and received its present name in 1994.
Under State Board of Nursing, Committee was created in 1981.
Under State Board of Nursing, Nurse Practitioner Peer Review Committee was organized in 1981.
Under State Board of Nursing, Nurse Psychotherapist Peer Review Advisory Committee formed in 1991.
Under State Board of Nursing, Nurse-Midwife Peer Review Advisory Committee organized in 1983 as Certified Nurse-Midwives Advisory Council. It adopted its current name in 1997.
Under Long-Term Care and Community Support Services Administration, restructured as Community Integration Programs in Jan. 2011.
In Sept. 1999, Commission was formed by Maryland Health Care Commission to develop a system to comparatively evaluate quality of care in nursing homes which was implemented by July 2001 (Chapter 382, Acts of 1999). In 2004, Committee reformed as Nursing Home Performance Evaluation Guide Steering Committee, and in Aug. 2006, it was replaced by Long-Term and Community-Based Services Advisory Committee.
Under Maryland Health Care Commission, renamed Nursing Home Performance Evaluation Guide Steering Committee in 2004.
Nursing Home Technical Assistance Unit within Office of Health Care Quality was authorized in Oct. 2000 (Chapter 217, Acts of 2000). Unit was placed under HMO and Hospital Licensure Program in Aug. 2015.
Under Behavioral Health Administration, Office of Adult and Specialized Behavioral Health Services formed as part of Clinical Services in July 2014.
Under Office of Secretary, within Office of Finance, restructured as Facilities Management and Development under Deputy Secretary for Operations in July 2019.
Under Office of Finance, restructured as Office of Capital Planning in Jan. 2018.
Under Mental Health Administration, renamed Children's Services and transferred to Behavioral Health Administration in July 2014.
Under Community and Public Health Administration, combined with Office of Maternal Health and Family Planning to form Center for Maternal and Child Health in Jan. 2000.
Under Family Health Administration, one component reformed in May 2003 as Preventive Medicine Residency Program and transferred to Community Health Administration. Other functions combined with Office of Injury and Disability Prevention to form Center for Preventive Health Services.
Under AIDS Administration, funding ended in March 2005.
Under Operations Administrative Support, renamed Office of Equal Opportunity Programs in Aug. 2006.
Under Office of Secretary, renamed Office of Customer Service and moved under Chief of Staff in July 2017.
Under Laboratories Administration, consolidated with Office of Safety and Security to form Office of Safety and Training in 2015.
Under Operations Administrative Support, renamed Office of Procurement and Support Services in April 2006.
Under Public Health Services, renamed Office of Provider Engagement and Controlled Dangerous Substance Regulation in Feb. 2019.
Under Enterprise Shared Services, renamed Office of Constituent Services in Sept. 2018.
Office of Diversity and Inclusion was created in April 2008 to increase diversity of Department's workforce and to improve workplace climate of inclusion. Disbanded in Oct. 2016.
Under Laboratories Administration, reorganized as Division of Drug Control in Nov. 2004.
Under Mental Hygiene Administration, restructured as Office of Workforce Development and Training under Behavioral Health Administration in July 2014.
Under Health Care Financing, renamed Office of Eligibility Services in Sept. 2007.
Under Health Care Financing, renamed Office of Eligibility in Feb. 2020.
In April 2017, Office of Enterprise Transformation originated as Office of Process Transformation, formed by Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene. In January 2018, it became Office of Enterprise Transformation.
Under Environmental Health Bureau, abolished and functions dispersed in restructuring in April 2015.
Under Community Health Administration, restructured as Office of Environmental Health Coordination and Regulatory Affairs in March 2005.
Under Community Health Administration.
Under Community Health Administration.
Under Community Health Administration, abolished in Aug. 2009; functions dispersed to Office of Environmental Health and Food Protection, Office of Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Outbreak Response, and Office of Infectious Disease Prevention and Care Services.
Under Prevention and Health Promotion Administration, renamed Office of Children and Youth with Specific Health Care Needs on Jan. 8, 2024.
Under Chief of Staff, restructured as Office of Governmental Affairs, Policy, and Regulations in Sept. 2017.
Originated as Office of Health Policy which formed in Jan. 1996 to support strategic planning and related activities for Community and Public Health Administration and Department. In July 2001, Office became part of Community Health Administration, and reorganized as Office of Local Health in 2002. Reformed as Office of Health Policy and Planning in Dec. 2004 under Family Health Administration.
Under Family Health Administration, restructured as Center for Health Promotion, Education, and Tobacco Use Prevention in May 2002.
Under Health Care Financing, restructured as Office of Medical Benefits Management in Feb. 2020.
Under Environmental Health Bureau, renamed Center for Health Homes and Community Services in April 2015.
Under Community and Public Health Administration, renamed Office for Genetics and Children with Special Health Care Needs in March 2000.
Under Prevention and Health Promotion Administration, and within Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Outbreak Response Bureau, renamed Center for Global Migration and Immigrant Health in Sept. 2018.
Under Public Heath Services, restructured as Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Outbreak Response Bureau in April 2015.
Under Prevention and Health Promotion Administration, renamed Infectious Disease Prevention and Care Services Bureau in April 2015.
Under Enterprise Shared Services, restructured as Office of Enterprise Technology in May 2019.
Under Family Health Administration, combined with certain components from Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Public Health Residency Program to form Center for Preventive Health Services in May 2003.
Under Office of Secretary, Office of Inspector General replaced in July 2022 by Maryland Office of the Inspector General for Health, an independent agency (Chapter 325, Acts of 2021).
Under Community Health Administration, disbanded in Dec. 2004, with some functions transferred to Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response, and others moving to Office of Health Policy and Planning under Family Health Administration.
Under Behavioral Health Administration, abolished by 2022.
Initiated in 1991 to consolidate administrative and fiscal functions of Local and Family Health Administration. That administration became Community and Public Health Administration in 1997, and Office then was placed under Administrative, Policy and Management Support. In 2001, Office moved to Community Health Administration and became responsible for budget management, personnel, information technology, telecommunications, fleet and space management, procurement, inventory control, and managing Core Public Health Services Funding.
Under Community and Public Health Administration, combined with Office of Children's Health to form Center for Maternal and Child Health in Jan. 2000.
Under Behavioral Health Administration within Operations.
Under Health Care Financing, split into Office of Eligibility, and Office of Systems, Operations and Pharmacy in July 2007.
Under Health Care Financing, renamed Office of Operations, Eligibility and Pharmacy in 2004.
Under Health Care Financing, restructured as Office of Innovation, Research and Development by 2021.
Under Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid), restructured as Office of Innovation, Research and Development in 2019.
Under Health Care Financing, renamed Office of Planning and Finance in Sept. 2002.
Under Community and Public Health Administration, renamed Office of Public Health Assessment in Jan. 1997.
Under Operations Administrative Support, restructured as Office of Capital Planning, Budgeting and Engineering Services in Aug. 2006.
Begun in 1984 as Office of Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation, it reorganized in 1987 as Policy Analysis Administration and, in 1988, as Policy and Health Statistics Administration. In 1995, it was made part of Business and Regulatory Services. Renamed Health Services Analysis and Evaluation Administration, it was placed under Health Care Policy, Finance, and Regulation in April 1997. It became Planning, Development, and Finance Administration in Dec. 1999, Office of Planning, Development, and Finance in Jan. 2000, and Office of Planning and Finance in Sept. 2002.
Office of Policy and Regulations formed under Enterprise Shared Services as the Office of Policy, Regulations, and Communications in January 2018. It was responsible for Communications, Government Affairs, and Office of Regulation and Policy Coordination. In June 2018, Communications became a separate unit, and Office adopted its present name.
Under Enterprise Shared Services, restructured as Policy and Regulations in June 2018, when communications function became Office of Communications.
Transferred from Health Systems and Infrastructure Administration in April 2015. Transferred to Office of Population Health Improvement as Primary Care Office in Sept. 2016.
Under Family Health Administration, reorganized as Office of Rural Health and Primary Care Services in April 2005.
Under Operations, restructured as Office of Contract Management and Procurement in April 2021.
Under Public Health Services, renamed Office of Provider Engagement and Regulation in Feb. 2019.
Under Family Health Administration, functions absorbed by Center for Preventive Health Services in May 2003.
Under Community Health Administration, functions assumed by Office of Preparedness and Response in Feb. 2006.
Under Operations, restructured as Office of Communications in Feb. 2009.
Organized in 2005 to oversee Volunteer Services Division and five offices: Appointments and Executive Nominations; Communications; Constituent Services; Governmental Affairs; and Regulation and Policy Coordination.
Under Behavioral Health Administration, abolished by 2022.
Under Laboratories Administration.
Office of Regulation and Policy Coordination began as Office of Regulations Coordination, and adopted its present name in August 2006.
Under Family Health Administration, functions transferred to Office of Health Policy and Planning in July 2006.
Under Laboratories Administration, consolidated with Office of Continuing Education and Training to form Office of Safety and Training in 2015.
Under Health Care Financing.
Under Service Access and Practice Innovation, renamed Workforce Development by August 2023.
Under Behavioral Health Administration, restructured as Office of Workforce Development and Technology Transfer in Jan. 2019 as part of Service Access and Practice Innovation.
Under Deputy Secretary for Operations, functions transferred to Chief of Staff in Jan. 2017.
In March 2019, separated into two separate agencies - Health Care Financing, and Operations - each headed by a Deputy Secretary.
Under State Health Services Cost Review Commission, restructured as Center for Engagement and Alignment in Jan. 2015.
Oral Health Advisory Committee was created in May 1998 to address concerns about access to oral health care for Marylanders in HealthChoice. In 2000, Committee was asked to recommend to Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene strategies for reducing oral cancer mortality rate in Maryland (Chapter 307, Acts of 2000).
Staff: Audrey S. Regan, Ph.D. (410) 767-3431; e-mail: aregan@dhmh.state.md.us
Staff: Erin K. McMullen (410) 767-4306; e-mail: erin.mcmullen@maryland.gov
Renamed Prevention in July 2017.
Under Office of Preparedness and Response.
Staff: John W. Southard, M.D. (410) 767-6778
David S. Ettinger, M.D., Chair
Under Springfield Hospital, renamed Department of Medicine & Psychiatry by March 2024.
Under State Health Services Cost Review Commission, restructured as Center for Clinical and Financial Information in Jan. 2015.
Under Maryland Health Care Access and Cost Commission, last met in Nov. 1996; concluded work in 1997.
Under Maryland Health Care Commission, functions transferred to Center for Health Care Financing and Health Policy, and Center for Long-Term and Community-Based Services in July 2006.
At direction of Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene, Council convened in Dec. 2000. Under Office of Secretary, Council planned and facilitated Departmentwide achievement and maintenance of performance excellence standards in leadership, strategic planning, customer satisfaction, information and analysis, human resources, process management, and results.
Under Operations, renamed Office of Human Resources on May 1, 2004.
Under Maryland Pharmacy Program, allowed income-eligible Medicare recipients to purchase prescription drugs priced at 65% of Medicaid price.
No longer under State Board of Nursing.
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, renamed Policy and Program Development Division in 1994.
Under Health Care Financing.
Renamed Health Services Analysis and Evaluation Administration in April 1997.
Originated as Policy, Planning, and Development Division and became Policy and Program Development Division in 1994. Administration policies, rules, and regulations governing alcohol and drug abuse treatment were formulated by Division. Technical assistance to all methadone programs was provided by Division which oversaw their compliance with State and federal regulations, monitored private methadone programs, and monitored treatment of pregnant addicts and compiled quarterly statistics on their admissions, retentions, and deliveries. In addition, Division served as liaison to Federal Center for Substance Abuse Treatment.
Under State Health Services Cost Review Commission, reorganized as Policy Analysis and Research in Nov. 1999.
Under Behavioral Health Administration, abolished by 2022.
Established in 1985 under State Board of Nursing, Practice Issues Committee met monthly to study specific practice issues referred to it by State Board of Nursing. Committee's twelve members were assisted by consultants as needed.
Under State Board of Physicians, merged with Licensure Advisory Committee to form Licensure and Practice of Medicine Advisory Committee in 2003.
Under Research Division of former Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, Prescription-Drug Monitoring Program began in October 2011 (Chapter 166, Acts of 2011). In July 2014, the Program moved to Population-Based Behavioral Health under Behavioral Health Administration. It later received its current name.
Staff: Anna D. Jeffers (410) 764-4755; e-mail: adjeffers@dhmh.state.md.us
Jeanne G. Furman, P.D., Co-Chair
Joseph Moser, M.D., Co-Chair
Murray R. Berkowitz, M.D.; Caroline T. D'Wynter; Isabella Firth; Mayer Handelman, P.D.; William B. Icenhower, M.D.; Joan McGarvey-Hovatter; Barbara Newman, R.N.; Howard Schiff, P.D.; Sidney B. Seidman, M.D.; William Vaughn, R.N.
Under Behavioral Services Administration, formerly under the Alcohol and Drug Administration, Prevention started as Overdose Prevention, and reformed under its present name in July 2017.
Formerly under AIDS Administration, functions dispersed to Center for HIV Prevention and Center for HIV Surveillance and Epidemiology under Infectious Disease and Environmental Health Administration in Aug. 2009.
Formerly under Community and Public Health Administration.
Created in July 2006 through merger of Maryland PrimaryCare Program and Maryland Pharmacy Assistance Program. Provided primary medical care, outpatient mental health services, and prescription drugs to eligible Marylanders aged 19 to 64 with annual income at or below federal poverty level.
Formed in April 2015 under Prevention and Health Promotion Administration. Responsible for three centers: Cancer Prevention and Control; Chronic Disease Prevention and Control; and Tobacco Prevention and Control. It also oversaw two offices: Oral Health, and Primary Care Access.
Under Maryland Health Care Access and Cost Commission, last met in Dec. 1996 and concluded work in 1997.
Under Office of Enterprise Technology.
Under former Budget Management Office, reorganized as Cost Accounting and Reimbursement Division under Financial Management Administration in 2005.
Renamed Medical Care Operations Administration in July 1997.
Under Developmental Disabilities Administration, renamed Office of Policy and Programs in July 2017.
Under Behavioral Health Administration, abolished by 2022.
Under HealthChoice and Acute Care Administration, created in Jan. 2000; restructured as Managed Care in Nov. 2005.
Under Board of Physician Quality Assurance, disbanded in 1993.
Under Springfield Hospital, renamed PsyARTS by March 2024.
Under Behavioral Health Administration, abolished by 2022.
Under Laboratories Administration, renamed Microbiology Division in Nov. 2016.
In June 2018, an Assistant Secretary assumed oversight of Deer's Head Center and Western Maryland Center, formerly under Public Health Services. In March 2019, the two hospitals moved to Operations as State Hospital Administration.
Under Springfield Hospital, renamed Purchasing and Inventory by March 2024.
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, restructured as Quality Assurance and Improvement under Behavioral Health Administration in July 2014.
No longer under State Board of Nursing.
Under State Board of Physicians, renamed Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance Advisory Committee in Oct. 2008 (Chapter 328, Acts of 2008).
Under Office of Enterprise Technology.
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, Recovery-Oriented System of Care Division oversaw Access to Recovery, Regional Services, and Technology Transfer.
On May 9, 2001, renamed John L. Gildner Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents (RICA) - Rockville to honor its founding chief executive officer, who died in Nov. 1999.
P. O. Box 369
9400 Surratts Road, Cheltenham, MD 20623
Regional Services originally formed as Regional Field Services Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration. Renamed Treatment and Field Services Division in 1994, and as Treatment Services Section in 1998, it combined with Prevention Services Section to form Regional Services in 2002. In January 2011, Regional Services moved from Community Services Division to Recovery-Oriented System of Care Division.
Under Laboratories Administration, reorganized as Administrative and Support Services in July 2012.
Under State Board of Nursing, consolidated with Rehabilitation Committee no. 2 to form Rehabilitation and Safe Practice Committee.
Under State Board of Nursing, consolidated with Rehabilitation Committee no. 1 to form Rehabilitation and Safe Practice Committee.
Under State Health Services Cost Review Commission, abolished in Nov. 1999 when its functions transferred to Policy Analysis and Research.
Under State Health Services Cost Review Commission, restructured as Center for Population-Based Methodologies in Jan. 2015.
Rosewood Lane, Owings Mills, MD 21117
Under Laboratories Administration, merged with Eastern Shore Regional Laboratory in June 1999.
Staff: Jody A. Sheely (410) 767-5047; e-mail: jody.sheely@maryland.gov
Lucy E. Wilson, M.D., Chair
Charles W. Callahan, D.O.; Jeanne DeCosmo; Cheryl Douglas; James L. Eure; Stefanie K. Gilbert, M.D.; Patricia L. Hall, R.N.; Robert H. Imhoff III; Nikki Laska; Alicia L. Mezu, R.N.; Jean Murray, R.N.; Chad Orton; Sharon Powell, R.N.; Patricia Travis, Ph.D., R.N.; Sara A. Vazer, M.D.
Under Behavioral Health Administration, renamed Prevention and Promotion.
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, federal funding for Project ceased in 2000.
Under Laboratories Administration, closed in July 2007.
Under Behavioral Health Administration, functions absorbed by Crisis Prevention, Criminal Justice Treatment and Diversion under Clinical Services Adults and Older Adults in July 2017.
Organized in Fiscal Year 1985 as a project of Alcoholism Control Administration. It continued under Special Projects Division when Addictions Services Administration formed in 1987. In following year, it organized into Youth, Adolescents, and Family Division. In 1993, Division became Children, Youth, and Families Division and, in 1995, Special Populations Division.
Formerly under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, abolished on Oct. 1, 1997 (Chapter 5, Acts of 1997).
State Advisory Council on Arthritis and Related Diseases started as State Commission on Arthritis and Related Diseases in 1985 (Chapter 250, Acts of 1985). Council received its present name and was placed under Local and Family Health Administration in 1992 (Chapter 71, Acts of 1992). In 1997, Administration became Community and Public Health Administration. In July 2001, Council joined Family Health Administration, and in July 2012, Prevention and Health Promotion Administration.
State Advisory Council on Heart Disease and Stroke originated as Commission on High Blood Pressure in 1976 (Chapter 792, Acts of 1976). It became State Commission on High Blood Pressure and Related Cardiovascular Risk Factors in 1986 (Chapter 486, Acts of 1986). In 1992, it reorganized as State Advisory Council on High Blood Pressure and Related Cardiovascular Risk Factors and was placed under Local and Family Health Administration (Chapter 71, Acts of 1992). Administration became Community and Public Health Administration in 1997. Council reorganized as State Advisory Council on Heart Disease and Stroke in July 2001 when it became part of Family Health Administration (Chapter 238, Acts of 2001). In July 2012, Council joined Prevention and Health Promotion Administration.
In 1963, State Advisory Council on Physical Fitness began as State Commission on Physical Fitness (Chapter 606, Acts of 1963). Commission reorganized in 1992 by its present name under Local and Family Health Administration (Chapter 71, Acts of 1992). Administration became Community and Public Health Administration in 1997. When that Administration split in July 2001, Council joined Family Health Administration. In July 2012, Council moved to Prevention and Health Promotion Administration.
Restructured as State Board for Certification of Residential Child-Care Program Professionals in Oct. 2008 (Chapter 218, Acts of 2008).
In Oct. 2016, separated into two boards: State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners; and State Board of Chiropractic Examiners (Chapter 739, Acts of 2016).
In Oct. 2008, restructured as State Board of Chiropractic and Massage Therapy Examiners (Chapers 242 & 243, Acts of 2008).
On July 1, 2003, Board responsibilities and assets transferred to Electrology Practice Committee under State Board of Nursing (Chapter 422, Acts of 2003).
On Oct. 1, 2021, renamed State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists (Chapter 800, Acts of 2021).
Renamed State Board of Long-Term Care Administrators in Oct. 2022 (Chapter 689, Acts of 2022).
Restructured as State Board of Physicians in July 2003 (Chapter 252, Acts of 2003).
Maria R. Prince, M.D., Coordinator (410) 767-5874; e-mail: maria.prince@maryland.gov
Susan L. Pendleton, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2010
Lisa A. Cash, 2003; John B. Colvin, 2004; Michael T. Shipley, M.D., 2008; Gary M. Fiskum, Ph.D., 2009; Lee H. Riley III, M.D., 2009; Janice J. Hoffman, Ph.D., 2010; John W. McDonald III, M.D., Ph.D., 2012; Kathryn T. Von Ruedon, 2012.
Abolished on Oct. 1, 1999 (Chapter 702, Acts of 1999); functions assumed by Maryland Health Care Commission.
Statewide Projects originated under Mental Hygiene Administration. In January 2011, it assumed oversight of Justice Services, and Women's Services. Statewide Projects was renamed Special Projects under Behavioral Health Administration in July 2014, and reformed again as Statewide Projects in July 2017.
Staff: Alice L. Burton (410) 767-6479
Under Licensing and Certification Administration, reorganized in 1997 as Developmental Disabilities, Substance Abuse and Community Mental Health Program.
Under Behavioral Health Administration, abolished by 2022.
(410) 767-6525; e-mail: swineflu@dhmh.state.md.us
Under Behavioral Health Administration, abolished by 2022.
Under Behavioral Health Administration, renamed Policy and Planning by Jan. 2024.
Systems Planning started as Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Training. It reformed as Office of Planning under the Behavioral Health Administration in July 2014, and further reorganized as Systems Planning under Systems Management in July 2017.
Rex W. Cowdry, M.D., Chair
Lynn H. Albizo, Esq.; Harry A. Brandt, M.D.; Tracee E. Bryant; Laura Cain; Herbert S. Cromwell; Thomas J. Crowley; Diane DePanfilis, Ph.D.; Suzanne Harrison; Brian M. Hepburn, M.D.; David T. Jones; Gayle Jordan-Randolph, M.D.; Bonnie Katz; Pamela King; Joseph G. Liberto, M.D.; Peter F. Luongo, Ph.D.; James Macgill, Jr.; Sako Maki; Robert B. Murray; Stephen M. Niemi; Jill A. Rachbeisel, M.D.; Linda J. Raines; Mark A. Riddle, M.D.; Arleen Rogan, Ph.D.; Robert Rothstein, M.D.; Sally Tyler; Jane Walker; Donna Wells; Brenda A. Wilson.
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
Patrick D. Dooley, Co-Chair
Mark A. Luckner, Co-Chair
(410) 951-5303; e-mail: kmauprivez@dhmh.state.md.us
Staff: Paul Parker (410) 764-3261; e-mail: pparker@mhcc.state.md.us
Michael J. (Ben) Steffen, Chair
Neri M. Cohen, M.D.; Blair M. Eig, M.D.; Paul T. Elder, M.D.; A. Gray Ellrodt, M.D.; Barbara Epke; Dianne S. Feeney; R. C. Stewart Finney, Jr., M.D.; Anne Flood; Sonny Klaff; Joe Moser, M.D.; Lisa C. Myers; Kerry Prewitt, M.D.; Glenn F. Robbins, M.D.; Charles Silvia, M.D.; Kevin Smothers, M.D.; Michael Steiner; John Chung-Yee Wang, M.D.; Renee Webster; Daniel Winn, M.D.
Under Systems and Operations Adminstration, Technical Services formerly had overseen Division of Medicaid Information Systems, and Division of Systems and Liaison Services. When those divisions transferred to Program Operations in 2016, Technical Services ceased to function.
Staff: P. David Sharp, Ph.D. (410) 764-3578; e-mail: dsharp@maryland.gov
web: http://mhcc.maryland.gov/mhcc/pages/home/workgroups/workgroups_telemedicine_task_force.aspx
CLINICAL ADVISORY GROUP
Robert R. Bass, M.D., Chair
Michael J. (Ben) Steffen, Chair
P. David Sharp, Ph.D., Chair
Under Behavioral Health Administration, abolished by 2022.
Opened in 1982 as a multipurpose mental health hospital. It served a daily average of 43 patients and provided psychiatric services for eligible persons, 16 years of age and older, from Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's and Talbot counties. Center also held a 15-bed juvenile detention center and a 20-bed intermediate care unit for alcoholics over the age of 18 (Code Health - General Article, sec. 10-406). Closed Feb. 28, 2010, due to budgetary constraints.
Volunteer Services Division developed and directed Department's thirty-two volunteer services programs statewide. These programs offered citizens and community groups opportunity to aid and enhance lives of residents of Department hospital centers and patients in community.
630 West Fayette St., Baltimore, MD 21201
Staff: Anna D. Jeffers (410) 764-4794
Under Behavioral Health Administration, renamed Gender-Specific Services within Clinical Services Adults and Olde Adults in July 2017.
Staff: Meredith Truss (410) 767-5641; e-mail: meredith.truss@maryland.gov
Courtney Lewis, Co-Chair
Staff: Daryl C. Plevy (410) 402-8348; e-mail: dplevy@dhmh.state.md.us
Staff: Eamon Flynn (410) 767-4071; e-mail: eamon.flynn@uwcm.org
Clifford S. Mitchell, M.D., Chair
Jon Colby Ferguson; Eric King; Julie M. Mackert; Sharon Pawlowski; Cynthia Shruell; Kenneth Welch.
Appointed by State Health Services Cost Review Commission: Peter L. Beilenson, M.D.; Louise M. Carwell, J.D.; Harold A. Cohen; John G. Folkemer; William Foster; Stephanie A. Garrity; Raymond A. Grahe; Nelson Haller; Donna L. Jacobs, Esq.; Paul Nicholson; Pegeen A. Townsend; Susan Whitecotton; Ronald W. Wineholt.
In July 2018, Secretary of Health convened Work Group on Reimbursement of Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (Chapters 323 & 324, Acts of 2018).
Staff: Russell W. Montgomery, Ph.D. (410) 767-5612; e-mail: russ.montgomery@maryland.gov
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