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HB 1372

Public Health - Office of Health Care Quality Information and Maryland Health Centralization Commission

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tiffany Alston and 16 co-sponsors

HB 1372 establishes a centralized health care quality data office and commission in Maryland to consolidate fragmented provider performance information statewide.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 369
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Bill Summary · HB 1372

Legislative bill overview

HB 1372 establishes an Office of Health Care Quality Information within Maryland's health department and creates a Maryland Health Centralization Commission to oversee health care quality data collection and reporting. The bill aims to consolidate fragmented health care quality information systems into a unified statewide framework for improved transparency and coordination.

Why is this important

Health care quality data is currently scattered across multiple agencies and providers, making it difficult for patients, policymakers, and insurers to compare provider performance or identify systemic problems. Centralizing this information could enable better decision-making by consumers and regulators, potentially improving patient outcomes and reducing unnecessary variation in care quality across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Data privacy and security concerns: Centralizing sensitive health information creates concentrated targets for breaches and raises questions about data protection standards and patient consent requirements.
  • Regulatory burden on providers: Health care facilities may face increased reporting requirements and compliance costs, particularly for smaller providers with limited administrative resources.
  • Commission governance and scope: Unclear whether the new commission has adequate stakeholder representation (patients, providers, insurers, public) and how broadly its authority extends beyond data collection.

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

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