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MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-124 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 1 - Health Care Planning and Systems Regulation|Part II - Health Planning and Development|Section 19-124 - Certificate of Need -- Direct Admissions Into Comprehensive Care Nursing Bed

    (a)    Notwithstanding the provisions of § 19-114(d)(2)(ii) of this part, a continuing care community that qualifies for an exemption from a certificate of need under § 19-114(d)(2)(ii) of this part may admit a subscriber directly into a comprehensive care nursing bed only if, at the time of admission, the subscriber has the potential for an eventual transfer to an independent living unit or an assisted living unit, as determined by the subscriber’s personal physician who is not an owner or employee of the continuing care retirement community.    (b)    Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section and § 19-114(d)(2)(ii) of this part, the total number of comprehensive care nursing beds occupied by subscribers who have been directly admitted to a comprehensive care nursing bed may not exceed 20 percent of the total number of comprehensive care nursing beds that are available in the continuing care nursing facility.    (c)    Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (a) and (b) of this section and § 19-114(d)(2)(ii) of this part, a continuing care retirement community that qualifies for an exemption from a certificate of need under § 19-114(d)(2)(ii) of this part may not admit a subscriber directly into a comprehensive care nursing bed if the direct admission would cause the occupancy of the comprehensive care nursing beds in the continuing care community to exceed 95 percent of full capacity.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-125 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 1 - Health Care Planning and Systems Regulation|Part II - Health Planning and Development|Section 19-125 - Certificate of Need -- Ambulatory Care Facilities

    A certificate of need is required before an ambulatory care facility:         (1)    Offers any health service:            (i)    Through a health care facility;            (ii)    In space leased from a health care facility; or            (iii)    In space on land leased from a health care facility;        (2)    To provide those services, makes an expenditure, if a certificate of need would be required under § 19-120(k) of this subtitle for the expenditure by or on behalf of a health care facility; or        (3)    Does anything else for which the federal act requires a certificate of need and that the Commission has not exempted from that requirement.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-127 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 1 - Health Care Planning and Systems Regulation|Part II - Health Planning and Development|Section 19-127 - Injunction

    The circuit court for the county where a health care project is being developed or operated in violation of this Part II of this subtitle may enjoin further development or operation.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-128 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 1 - Health Care Planning and Systems Regulation|Part II - Health Planning and Development|Section 19-128 - Appeal of Administrative Decision

    (a)    (1)    In this section, “aggrieved party” means:            (i)    An interested party who presented written comments on the application to the Commission and who would be adversely affected by the decision of the Commission on the project; or            (ii)    The Secretary.        (2)    The grounds for appeal by the Secretary shall be that the decision is inconsistent with the State health plan or adopted standards.    (b)    (1)    A decision of the Commission shall be the final decision for purposes of judicial review.        (2)    A request for a reconsideration will stay the final decision of the Commission for purposes of judicial review until a decision is made on the reconsideration.    (c)    An aggrieved party may take a direct judicial appeal within 30 days of the final decision of the Commission.    (d)    The Commission is a necessary party to an appeal at all levels of the appeal.    (e)    In the event of an adverse decision that affects its final decision, the Commission may apply within 30 days by writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeals for review where:        (1)    Review is necessary to secure uniformity of decision, as where the same statute has been construed differently by 2 or more judges; or        (2)    There are other special circumstances that render it desirable and in the public interest that the decision be reviewed.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-129 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 1 - Health Care Planning and Systems Regulation|Part II - Health Planning and Development|Section 19-129 - Merger or Consolidation of Hospitals

    (a)    Notwithstanding the fact that a merger or consolidation may limit free economic competition, the Commission may approve the merger or consolidation of 2 or more hospitals if the merger or consolidation:        (1)    Is not inconsistent with the State health plan or any institution-specific plan;        (2)    Will result in the delivery of more efficient and effective hospital services; and        (3)    Is in the public interest.    (b)    Notwithstanding the fact that a merger or consolidation or the joint ownership and operation of major medical equipment may limit free economic competition, a hospital may engage in a merger or consolidation or the joint ownership of major medical equipment that has been approved by the Commission under this section.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-135 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 1 - Health Care Planning and Systems Regulation|Part III - Medical Care Data Collection|Section 19-135 - Cost Control; Clinical Resource Management System

    (a)    The Commission may implement a system to encourage health care practitioners to voluntarily control the costs of health care services.    (b)    The Commission may require health care practitioners of selected health care specialties to cooperate with licensed operators of clinical resource management systems that allow health care practitioners to critically analyze their charges and utilization of services in comparison to their peers.    (c)    If the Commission determines that clinical resource management systems are not available in the private sector, the Commission, in consultation with interested parties including payors, health care practitioners, and the Association of Maryland Hospitals and Health Systems, may develop a clinical resource management system.    (d)    The Commission may adopt regulations to govern the licensing of clinical resource management systems to ensure the accuracy and confidentiality of information provided by the system.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-136 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 1 - Health Care Planning and Systems Regulation|Part III - Medical Care Data Collection|Section 19-136 - Obtaining Information Relating to the Utilization or Cost of Health Care Services

    In any matter that relates to the utilization or cost of health care services rendered by health care practitioners or office facilities, the Commission may:         (1)    Hold a public hearing;        (2)    Conduct an investigation; or        (3)    Require the filing of any reasonable information.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-137 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 1 - Health Care Planning and Systems Regulation|Part III - Medical Care Data Collection|Section 19-137 - Investigations to Authenticate Information

    If the Commission considers a further investigation necessary or desirable to authenticate information in a report that a health care practitioner or office facility files under this subtitle, the Commission may make necessary further examination of the records or accounts of the health care practitioner or office facility, in accordance with the regulations of the Commission.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-144 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 1 - Health Care Planning and Systems Regulation|Part IV - Electronic Health Records -- Regulation and Reimbursement|Section 19-144 - Electronic Advance Directives Services

    (a)    To facilitate the use of Web–based technology for electronic advance directives, the Maryland Health Care Commission shall develop criteria for recognizing electronic advance directives services that are authorized to connect to the State–designated health information exchange.    (b)    To be authorized to connect to the State–designated health information exchange, an electronic advance directives service shall:        (1)    Be recognized by the Maryland Health Care Commission;        (2)    Be established in accordance with the National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800–63–2: Electronic Authentication Guideline;        (3)    Be responsible for all costs associated with connecting to the State–designated health information exchange; and        (4)    Store electronic advance directives that are received by facsimile or other electronic means.    (c)    The State–designated health information exchange may charge electronic advance directives services recognized by the Maryland Health Care Commission a fee for connecting to the State–designated health information exchange.    (d)    The State–designated health information exchange shall ensure that electronic advance directives services do not have access to information stored on the State–designated health information exchange.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-146 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 1 - Health Care Planning and Systems Regulation|Part V - Examiners of Physician Rating Systems|Section 19-146 - Definitions

    (a)    In this Part V of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Carrier” has the meaning stated in § 15–1301 of the Insurance Article.    (c)    “Enrollee” means an individual entitled to health benefits from a carrier.    (d)    “Physician rating system” has the meaning stated in §  15–1701 of the Insurance Article.    (e)    “Ratings examiner” means an independent entity that is approved by the Commission to review physician rating systems.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 2 - Health Services Cost Review Commission|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 19-201 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “All–payer model contract” means the payment model demonstration agreement authorized under § 1115A of the Social Security Act, including any amendments to the agreement, between the State and the federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation.    (c)    “Commission” means the State Health Services Cost Review Commission.    (d)    “Facility” means, whether operated for a profit or not:        (1)    Any hospital; or        (2)    Any related institution.    (e)    (1)    “Hospital services” means:            (i)    Inpatient hospital services as enumerated in Medicare Regulation 42 C.F.R. § 409.10, as amended;            (ii)    Emergency services, including services provided at a freestanding medical facility licensed under Subtitle 3A of this title;            (iii)    Outpatient services provided at a hospital;            (iv)    Outpatient services, as specified by the Commission in regulation, provided at a freestanding medical facility licensed under Subtitle 3A of this title that has received:                1.    A certificate of need under § 19–120(o)(1) of this title; or                2.    An exemption from obtaining a certificate of need under § 19–120(o)(3) of this title; and            (v)    Identified physician services for which a facility has Commission–approved rates on June 30, 1985.        (2)    “Hospital services” includes a hospital outpatient service:            (i)    Of a hospital that, on or before June 1, 2015, is under a merged asset hospital system;            (ii)    That is designated as a part of another hospital under the same merged asset hospital system to make it possible for the hospital outpatient service to participate in the 340B Program under the federal Public Health Service Act; and            (iii)    That complies with all federal requirements for the 340B Program and applicable provisions of 42 C.F.R. § 413.65.        (3)    “Hospital services” does not include:            (i)    Outpatient renal dialysis services; or            (ii)    Outpatient services provided at a limited service hospital as defined in § 19–301 of this title, except for emergency services.    (f)    (1)    “Related institution” means an institution that is licensed by the Department as:            (i)    A comprehensive care facility that is currently regulated by the Commission; or            (ii)    An intermediate care facility–intellectual disability.        (2)    “Related institution” includes any institution in paragraph (1) of this subsection, as reclassified from time to time by law.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 2 - Health Services Cost Review Commission|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 19-202 - Commission Established

    There is a State Health Services Cost Review Commission. The Commission is an independent commission that functions in the Department.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 2 - Health Services Cost Review Commission|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 19-203 - Membership

    (a)    (1)    The Commission consists of 7 members appointed by the Governor.        (2)    Of the 7 members, 4 shall be individuals who do not have any connection with the management or policy of any facility.    (b)    Each member shall be interested in problems of health care.    (c)    (1)    The term of a member is 4 years.        (2)    The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Commission on July 1, 1982. The terms of those members end as follows:            (i)    2 in 1983;            (ii)    1 in 1984;            (iii)    2 in 1985; and            (iv)    2 in 1986.        (3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (4)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (5)    A member who serves 2 consecutive full 4-year terms may not be reappointed for 4 years after completion of those terms.        (6)    When appointing a member to fill a vacancy due to the expiration of a member’s term, the Governor shall give consideration to, and make appointments when appropriate, that would promote the racial, gender, and geographic diversity of the Commission.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 2 - Health Services Cost Review Commission|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 19-204 - Officers

    Annually, from among the members of the Commission:         (1)    The Governor shall appoint a chairman; and        (2)    The chairman shall appoint a vice chairman.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 2 - Health Services Cost Review Commission|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 19-205 - Executive Director

    (a)    With the approval of the Governor, the Commission shall appoint an Executive Director, who is the chief administrative officer of the Commission.    (b)    The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Commission.    (c)    Under the direction of the Commission, the Executive Director shall perform any duty or function that the Commission requires.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 2 - Health Services Cost Review Commission|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 19-206 - Quorum; Meetings; Compensation; Staff

    (a)    A majority of the full authorized membership of the Commission is a quorum. However, the Commission may not act on any matter unless at least 4 members in attendance concur.    (b)    The Commission shall meet at least 6 times a year, at the times and places that it determines.    (c)    Each member of the Commission is entitled to:        (1)    Compensation in accordance with the State budget; and        (2)    Reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.    (d)    (1)    The Commission may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget.        (2)    The Commission, in consultation with the Secretary, may set the compensation of a Commission employee in a position that:            (i)    Is unique to the Commission;            (ii)    Requires specific skills or experience to perform the duties of the position; and            (iii)    Does not require the employee to perform functions that are comparable to functions performed in other units of the Executive Branch of State government.        (3)    The Secretary of Budget and Management, in consultation with the Commission, shall determine the positions for which the Commission may set compensation under paragraph (2) of this subsection.        (4)    The Deputy Director and each principal section chief of the Commission serve at the pleasure of the Commission.        (5)    The Commission, in consultation with the Secretary, may determine the appropriate job classifications for the Executive Director, Deputy Director, and each principal section chief of the Commission.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-208 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 2 - Health Services Cost Review Commission|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 19-208 - Limitations on Secretary

    (a)    The power of the Secretary over plans, proposals, and projects of units in the Department does not include the power to disapprove or modify any decision or determination that the Commission makes under authority specifically delegated by law to the Commission.    (b)    (1)    The power of the Secretary to transfer by rule, regulation, or written directive, any staff, functions, or funds of units in the Department does not apply to any staff, function, or funds of the Commission.        (2)    The Secretary may assess an administrative charge on the Commission to fund services provided to the Commission by the Department.        (3)    The amount to be paid by the Commission to the Department for administrative costs, not to exceed 30.5% of the salaries of the Commission, shall be based on indirect costs or services benefiting the Commission, less overhead costs paid directly by the Commission.    (c)    (1)    The power of the Secretary over the procurement procedure for units in the Department does not apply to the procurement procedure for the Commission.        (2)    Subject to the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection, any procurement for services to be performed or for supplies to be delivered to the Commission is subject to the purposes and requirements of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-211 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 2 - Health Services Cost Review Commission|Part II - Health Care Facility Rate Setting|Section 19-211 - Jurisdiction of Commission

    (a)    (1)    Except for a facility that is operated or is listed and certified by the First Church of Christ Scientist, Boston, Massachusetts, the Commission has jurisdiction over hospital services offered by or through all facilities.        (2)    The jurisdiction of the Commission over any identified physician service shall terminate for a facility on the request of the facility.        (3)    The rate approved for an identified physician service may not exceed the rate on June 30, 1985, adjusted by an appropriate index of inflation.    (b)    The Commission may not set rates for related institutions until:        (1)    State law authorizes the State Medical Assistance Program to reimburse related institutions at Commission rates; 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.    (c)    The Commission shall set rates for hospital services provided at:        (1)    A freestanding medical facility pilot project authorized under Subtitle 3A of this title prior to January 1, 2008; and        (2)    A freestanding medical facility licensed under Subtitle 3A of this title.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-212 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 2 - Health Services Cost Review Commission|Part II - Health Care Facility Rate Setting|Section 19-212 - Financial Status

    The Commission shall:        (1)    Require each facility to disclose publicly:            (i)    Its financial position; and            (ii)    As computed by methods that the Commission determines, the verified total costs incurred and revenue generated by the facility in providing health services;        (2)    Review for reasonableness and certify the rates and revenue of each facility;        (3)    Keep informed as to whether a facility has enough resources to meet its financial requirements;        (4)    Concern itself with solutions if a facility does not have enough resources;        (5)    Assure each purchaser of health care facility services that:            (i)    The total costs of all hospital services offered by or through a facility are reasonable;            (ii)    The aggregate rates of the facility are related reasonably to the aggregate costs of the facility; and            (iii)    Rates are set equitably among all purchasers of services without undue discrimination;        (6)    Develop guidelines for the establishment of global budgets for each facility under Maryland’s all–payer model contract, including guidelines to prevent facilities from taking actions to meet a budget that the Commission determines would have adverse consequences for recipients or purchasers of services;        (7)    Receive confirmation from Commission staff that facility global budget agreements, as they are developed, are consistent with the guidelines; and        (8)    After review by the Commission for compliance with the guidelines, post each executed global budget agreement on the Commission’s website.