Section 13-4301 – Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.     (b)    “Commission” means the Maryland Commission on Health Equity.     (c)    “Health equity framework” means a public health framework through which policymakers and stakeholders in the public and private sectors use a collaborative approach to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequities in the State by incorporating health […]

Section 13-4302 – Maryland Commission on Health Equity Established

    There is a Maryland Commission on Health Equity.

Section 13-4303 – Members of Commission — Members to Reflect Diversity of State — Meeting Quorum — Meetings

    (a)    The Commission consists of the following members:         (1)    One member of the Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate;         (2)    One member of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House;         (3)    The Secretary of Aging, or the Secretary’s designee;         (4)    The Secretary of Agriculture, or the Secretary’s designee;         (5)    The Secretary of Budget and Management, […]

Section 13-4304 – Chair of Commission — Compensation of Members — Staff Support

    (a)    The Governor shall designate the chair of the Commission from among the members of the Commission.     (b)    A member of the Commission:         (1)    May not receive compensation as a member of the Commission; but         (2)    Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.     (c)    The Department shall provide staff […]

Section 13-4305 – Purpose of Commission — Duties of Commission

    (a)    The purpose of the Commission is to:         (1)    Employ a health equity framework to examine:             (i)    The health of residents of the State to the extent necessary to carry out the requirements of this section;             (ii)    Ways for units of State and local government to collaborate to implement policies that will positively impact the health of residents of […]

Section 13-4306 – Advisory Committee Established — Data Consistent With Recommendations of Advisory Committee — Data Published by Commission

    (a)    (1)    The Commission shall, in coordination with the State designated health information exchange, establish an advisory committee to make recommendations on data collection, needs, quality, reporting, evaluation, and visualization for the Commission to carry out the purposes of this subtitle.         (2)    The advisory committee shall include representatives from the State designated health information exchange.         (3)    The advisory committee […]

Section 13-4307 – Annual Report on Commission Activities

    On or before December 1 each year, the Commission shall submit a report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the activities of the Commission.