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HB 1367

Commission on Re-Imagining Health Care in Maryland

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tiffany Alston and 15 co-sponsors

Maryland establishes health care reform commission to study and recommend systemic changes to state's health care delivery, financing, and access systems.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 244
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Bill Summary · HB 1367

Legislative bill overview

HB 1367 establishes a Commission on Re-Imagining Health Care in Maryland to study and develop recommendations for transforming the state's health care system. The bill creates a structured body tasked with examining current health care delivery, financing, and access issues to propose systemic reforms.

Why is this important

Health care system reform directly affects affordability, access, and quality of care for Maryland residents. Commission recommendations could influence future legislation on insurance coverage, provider networks, payment models, and public health infrastructure across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and authority: Unclear whether commission recommendations are advisory only or carry binding weight, and what implementation mechanisms exist
  • Composition concerns: No details provided on how commission members are selected, whether stakeholders (patients, providers, insurers) have adequate representation, or potential conflicts of interest
  • Cost and timeline: Unknown fiscal impact, staffing requirements, and whether the commission has realistic deadlines to produce actionable recommendations versus becoming a prolonged study effort

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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