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MD. Education Code Ann. §  13-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions|Subtitle 3 - University of Maryland Medical System|Section 13-305 - Clinical Experiences for Students; Medical Staff; Personnel; Conflicts of Interest

    (a)    The medical system will serve as the primary clinical setting for University students in health care fields to receive educational and research experiences. The clinical faculties of the School of Medicine and Dental School will be the sources for the medical staff of the medical system. The same persons will serve both as Chairmen of the Clinical Science Departments of the School of Medicine and chiefs of the corresponding clinical services of the medical system. The University and the Medical System Corporation will institute appropriate procedures to effect such appointments.    (b)    (1)    In this subsection, “Medical System Corporation employees” include the employees of a subsidiary established under § 13–303(k) of this subtitle for the purpose of operating all or a part of the University of Maryland Medical Center.        (2)    The Medical System Corporation shall utilize both Medical System Corporation employees and medical system University personnel.        (3)    Prior to the transfer date, each University employee working in the medical system shall elect to be either a Medical System Corporation employee or a part of medical system University personnel. No University employee may be required to become an employee of the Medical System Corporation as a condition of employment or promotion. All medical system University personnel are University employees in all respects.        (4)    With respect to promotion opportunities, the Medical System Corporation shall treat medical system University personnel on the same basis as Medical System Corporation employees.        (5)    The Medical System Corporation shall establish an integrated seniority list composed of Medical System Corporation employees and medical system University personnel. Each listed employee’s seniority will be calculated by including all employment with the University or the Medical System Corporation or both.    (c)    Sections 5–501 through 5–504 of the General Provisions Article shall not bar an official or employee of the University from becoming a director, official, or employee of the Medical System Corporation or participating in matters involving the Corporation and shall not prevent the Executive Director of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems from becoming a voting Director of the Medical System Corporation.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  13-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions|Subtitle 3 - University of Maryland Medical System|Section 13-306 - Annual Contract

    (a)    Prior to the transfer date and to the 1st day of each fiscal year thereafter, the Board of Regents and the Board of Directors shall each approve an annual contract which shall state all financial obligations, exchanges of services, and any other agreed relationships between the University and the Medical System Corporation for the ensuing fiscal year. The annual contract shall identify all services to be provided and the agreed cost of such services.    (b)    The annual contract will be developed by the Chief Executive Officer, the Dean of the School of Medicine, and other University officials as determined by the President. The annual contract will be submitted to the Board of Regents upon the recommendation of the President for consideration, modification, and approval.    (c)    The Board of Directors and Board of Regents may establish procedures for the approval of the annual contract.    (d)    If the University and the Medical System Corporation do not enter into an annual contract for any fiscal year, the annual contract for the previous year shall remain in force until another annual contract is approved.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  13-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions|Subtitle 3 - University of Maryland Medical System|Section 13-307 - Transfer of Assets

    (a)    On the transfer date the Board of Public Works, the Board of Regents, and any other required State department, agency, or body shall take all legal action necessary to transfer, as a grant without consideration, the medical system assets to the Medical System Corporation.    (b)    If it is not appropriate or desirable to transfer title to any medical system assets, such assets shall be leased to the Medical System Corporation or other legal arrangement effected giving control and use to the Medical System Corporation, the consideration to be a payment equal to all costs of the University that become due after the transfer date with respect to purchase, maintenance, or repair of such assets.    (c)    If ownership of medical system assets cannot be legally transferred on the transfer date, ownership shall be transferred as soon as practicable after it is legal to do so. In any event, provisions shall be made, by lease or other arrangement, for the Medical System Corporation to have control and use of all medical system assets on and after the transfer date.    (d)    The following conditions shall be satisfied before transfer of the medical system assets:        (1)    The Medical System Corporation must be established in accordance with this subtitle; and        (2)    An annual contract must be in effect.    (e)    The approval of such transfer by the Board of Public Works shall constitute a conclusive determination that:        (1)    Such transfer is in compliance with this subtitle;        (2)    The articles of incorporation of the Medical System Corporation are in proper form; and        (3)    All conditions of the transfer have been satisfied.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  13-309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions|Subtitle 3 - University of Maryland Medical System|Section 13-309 - Operating Reserve Fund

    In order to provide financial independence and stability to the Medical System Corporation, there is an Operating Reserve Fund held by the Treasurer of the State for the Medical System Corporation. The Board of Directors may request funds from the Treasurer from the Operating Reserve Fund and the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Public Works, shall transfer the amount requested to the Medical System Corporation but only to the extent that the Operating Reserve Fund has been funded by appropriation in an annual State budget. Advances from the Operating Reserve Fund shall be treated as loans from the State, subordinate to the rights of other creditors of the Medical System Corporation, and the Board of Directors shall cause such advances to be repaid to the Treasurer as soon as the financial condition of the Medical System Corporation reasonably permits. The Treasurer shall hold any repaid advances in the Operating Reserve Fund subject to further advances to the Medical System Corporation. The money in the Operating Reserve Fund may not revert to the general treasury at the end of the State’s fiscal year, and all investment earnings in such Fund shall become a part of such Fund.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  13-310 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions|Subtitle 3 - University of Maryland Medical System|Section 13-310 - Payment of Obligations of Corporation

    Obligations of the Medical System Corporation:         (1)    Are payable only from assets of the Medical System Corporation; and        (2)    Are not debts or obligations of the University or the State.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  13-311 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions|Subtitle 3 - University of Maryland Medical System|Section 13-311 - Termination of Corporation

    (a)    The Medical System Corporation and its corporate existence shall continue until terminated in accordance with law; provided, however, that no such law or termination shall take effect so long as the Medical System Corporation shall have bonds, notes, or other obligations outstanding, unless adequate provision has been made for the payment thereof.    (b)    Upon termination of the existence of the Medical System Corporation, all its rights and properties shall pass to and be vested in the State, but subject in all cases to any mortgages, liens, or other encumbrances or any other rights or interests of creditors of the Medical System Corporation or other third parties.    (c)    The articles of incorporation of the Medical System Corporation and the documents of transfer of the medical system assets must state that the Board of Regents and the Board of Public Works may determine that the Medical System Corporation has failed to realize the purposes set forth in this subtitle; in the event of such a determination, the Board of Directors shall be required to undertake appropriate legal proceedings to return all assets of the medical system then held by the Medical System Corporation to the State, but only if adequate provision has been made for the payment of any outstanding bonds, notes, or other obligations of the Medical System Corporation.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  13-312 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions|Subtitle 3 - University of Maryland Medical System|Section 13-312 - Liberal Construction

    This subtitle, being necessary for the health and welfare of the State and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes hereof.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  13-313 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions|Subtitle 3 - University of Maryland Medical System|Section 13-313 - Severability of Provisions

    The provisions of this subtitle are severable, and if any of its provisions are held unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the decision of such court shall not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  13-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions|Subtitle 4 - Montebello Center|Section 13-401 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Medical System Corporation” means the University of Maryland Medical System Corporation or, at the Medical System Corporation’s option, a subsidiary or affiliate of the Medical System Corporation.    (c)    “Montebello” means the Montebello Center.    (d)    “Montebello assets” means all assets allocated to Montebello as shown on the financial statements of Montebello at the transfer date and as more particularly or additionally identified or supplemented by the Medical System Corporation and approved by the Board of Public Works and transferred to the Medical System Corporation and includes:        (1)    All land, buildings, and other real property at the Montebello site owned by the State, with the exception of the Maryland Rehabilitation Center;        (2)    All accounts receivable for patient care services rendered by Montebello regardless of when the patient care services were rendered; and        (3)    All personal property at the Montebello site owned by the State except for personal property owned by the Department of Education or the University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus.    (e)    (1)    “Montebello liabilities” means only liabilities arising from agreements or contracts entered into before the transfer date in the ordinary course of business by the Medical System Corporation on behalf of Montebello under the Medical System Corporation’s management of Montebello and which are allocated to Montebello as shown on the financial statements of Montebello at the transfer date.        (2)    “Montebello liabilities” includes liabilities whenever asserted, incurred, or arising in connection with Montebello before the transfer date to the extent they are covered by professional liability or general liability insurance obtained by the Medical System Corporation before the transfer date.        (3)    “Montebello liabilities” does not include any liabilities whenever asserted, incurred, or arising in connection with Montebello University employees or their employment by the University System of Maryland prior to the transfer date.    (f)    “Montebello site” means the real property owned by the State, a campus located in Baltimore City, on which Montebello and other State-owned facilities are located.    (g)    “Montebello University employees” means those employees of the University System of Maryland who work at Montebello and who are paid by the Medical System Corporation.    (h)    “Transfer date” means any date determined by the Board of Public Works and filed with the Secretary of State and the Department of Legislative Services.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  13-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions|Subtitle 4 - Montebello Center|Section 13-403 - Assumption of Liabilities and Responsibilities

    (a)    (1)    On the transfer date, the Medical System Corporation shall take all legal action necessary to assume the Montebello liabilities, but only to the extent expressly provided in this subtitle.        (2)    The Medical System Corporation is not liable for any other debts, obligations, or liabilities of the State, the Maryland Department of Health, or the University incurred or arising in connection with Montebello prior to the transfer date.        (3)    This assumption of liabilities shall be an assumption of the liabilities as they exist on the transfer date.        (4)    This subsection shall be construed and applied to give effect to all provisions of law and defenses applicable to the liabilities prior to the transfer date.    (b)    On the transfer date, the Medical System Corporation shall assume responsibility for those claims arising from the employment of Montebello University employees which relate to or arise from events occurring after the transfer date.    (c)    Nothing contained in this subtitle shall be deemed or construed to waive or abrogate in any way the sovereign immunity of the State or to deprive the State or any officer or employee thereof of sovereign immunity.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  13-405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions|Subtitle 4 - Montebello Center|Section 13-405 - Finances and Funding

    (a)    (1)    This section shall be effective only if the transfer or lease authorized by this subtitle occurs.        (2)    This section shall be void if the Medical System Corporation no longer operates Montebello.    (b)    The Medical System Corporation shall cause annual audited financial statements for Montebello to be prepared and filed with the Governor and the Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee as soon as practicable following the close of each fiscal year.    (c)    The Medical System Corporation shall submit with the annual audited financial statements for Montebello a report on the amount of uncompensated care provided at Montebello for the fiscal year.    (d)    In recognition of the provision of uncompensated care by Montebello and to assist with the capital financial needs of Montebello specified as part of the transfer under § 13–402 of this subtitle, the State shall pay the Medical System Corporation:        (1)    In fiscal year 1993, $6,129,942;        (2)    In fiscal year 1994, $5,500,000;        (3)    In fiscal year 1995, $5,000,000;        (4)    In fiscal year 1996, $5,000,000;        (5)    In fiscal year 1997, $5,000,000; and        (6)    In each fiscal year thereafter, an amount jointly agreed upon by the Maryland Department of Health and the Medical System Corporation and calculated to enable the Medical System Corporation to continue to provide uncompensated care by Montebello and to assist with the capital financial needs of Montebello specified as part of the transfer under § 13–402 of this subtitle.    (e)    If the Health Services Cost Review Commission sets rates for services rendered at Montebello, then the Governor shall include in the budget bill each year an appropriation to the Medical System Corporation equal to the difference between the pension costs for Montebello University employees and employees of the Medical System Corporation working at Montebello and participating in the State Retirement and Pension Systems and the pension costs permitted by the Health Services Cost Review Commission in the rates for Montebello.    (f)    The Health Services Cost Review Commission may not set rates for the services rendered at Montebello until:        (1)    State law authorizes the State Medical Assistance Program to reimburse the Medical System Corporation at commission rates for services rendered at Montebello; and        (2)    The United States Department of Health and Human Services agrees to accept commission rates as a method of providing federal financial participation in the State Medical Assistance Program.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  13-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions|Subtitle 5 - Emergency Medical Services|Section 13-501 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Advisory Council” means the Advisory Council to the State Emergency Medical Services Board.    (c)    “Board of Directors” means the Board of Directors of the Medical System Corporation.    (d)    “Board of Regents” means the Board of Regents of the University System of Maryland.    (e)    “Center” means the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center.    (f)    “EMS Board” means the State Emergency Medical Services Board.    (g)    “Institute” means the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems.    (h)    “Medical System Corporation” means the University of Maryland Medical System Corporation.    (i)    “Study Center” means the Charles McC. Mathias, Jr. National Study Center for Trauma and Emergency Medical Systems.    (j)    “University” means the University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  13-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions|Subtitle 5 - Emergency Medical Services|Section 13-502 - Legislative Findings

    It is hereby found and determined that:         (1)    The State of Maryland has been a national pioneer in the development of emergency medical services;        (2)    The Emergency Medical System has served the citizens of Maryland well for the past two decades by reducing morbidity and mortality for thousands of seriously ill patients;        (3)    The success of Maryland’s Emergency Medical System is due largely to the hard work and dedication of many individuals, particularly the thousands of career and volunteer firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and rescue squad personnel;        (4)    The citizens of Maryland are fortunate to have highly trained career and volunteer firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and rescue squad personnel providing life-sustaining services in the field to ill and injured persons;        (5)    The numbers of volunteer firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and rescue squad personnel have been declining but are an essential and integral part of the State’s Emergency Medical System and it is important that their role is preserved;        (6)    The Emergency Medical System is a large and complex entity involving numerous public and private interests and requiring close coordination to operate efficiently and in the best interests of all Marylanders;        (7)    The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center is the core element of the State’s Emergency Medical System and shall continue to serve as the State’s primary adult trauma clinical resource center;        (8)    The Emergency Medical System could be further enhanced by establishing a governing body that is accountable for and vested with the responsibility and authority to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the System; and        (9)    The Emergency Medical Services Field Operations of the Institute and the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center shall remain an integral part of the overall Emergency Medical Services System.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  13-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions|Subtitle 5 - Emergency Medical Services|Section 13-503 - Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems -- in General

    (a)    There is a Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems.    (b)    The Institute is an independent agency located at the University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus.    (c)    The Institute shall be governed by the State Emergency Medical Services Board.    (d)    Funding for the Institute shall be from:        (1)    The surcharge imposed under § 13-954 of the Transportation Article;        (2)    General funds; and        (3)    Funds from any other source.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  13-504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 13 - University of Maryland -- General Provisions|Subtitle 5 - Emergency Medical Services|Section 13-504 - Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems -- Administrative Agency

    (a)    In accordance with this subtitle, the Institute shall be the State administrative agency responsible for the coordination of all emergency medical services.    (b)    The Institute includes the Emergency Medical Services Field Operations.    (c)    The Institute shall have the staff and funds as provided in the State budget.