(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. […]
There is a State Health Services Cost Review Commission. The Commission is an independent commission that functions in the Department.
(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 […]
Annually, from among the members of the Commission: (1) The Governor shall appoint a chairman; and (2) The chairman shall appoint a vice chairman.
(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.
(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 […]
(a) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Commission may: (1) Adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle; (2) Create committees from among its members; (3) Appoint advisory committees, which may include individuals and representatives of interested public or private organizations; (4) Apply for and accept any funds, property, or […]
(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 […]
(a) In this section, “Fund” means the Maternal and Child Health Population Health Improvement Fund. (b) There is a Maternal and Child Health Population Health Improvement Fund. (c) The purpose of the Fund is to invest in maternal and child population health improvements through the Medical Care Programs Administration and the Prevention and Health Promotion Administration. (d) The Department […]
