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HB 1376

Maryland Department of Health - Provision of Health Care Services - Study

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joseline Peña-Melnyk

Maryland directs its Department of Health to study and report on health care service delivery systems, identifying gaps and access barriers to inform future policy.

Hearing 2/21 at 2:00 p.m.
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Bill Summary · HB 1376

Legislative bill overview

HB 1376 directs the Maryland Department of Health to conduct a comprehensive study on the provision of health care services within the state. The bill requires the department to examine current service delivery mechanisms, identify gaps, and assess barriers to access. A report with findings and recommendations must be submitted to the General Assembly.

Why is this important

Health care access and delivery systems directly affect population health outcomes, healthcare costs, and health equity across Maryland's diverse communities. A formal study can inform future policy decisions about resource allocation, service expansion, and regulatory changes needed to improve the state's health care infrastructure and address identified disparities.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and cost uncertainty: The bill doesn't specify the study's exact scope, timeline, or budget, potentially leading to questions about resource allocation and whether findings will be actionable.
  • Implementation timeline: Without clear deadlines for the study completion, there may be concerns about how quickly results translate into legislative or administrative action.
  • Specificity of focus: The bill's broad language on "provision of health care services" leaves ambiguity about whether it addresses primary care, behavioral health, rural access, Medicaid expansion, or other specific areas of concern.

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

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