Maryland HB322 revises the membership of the Maryland Health Care Commission, including geographic and demographic requirements.

Maryland HB322 modifies the composition of the Maryland Health Care Commission. The Governor must appoint eight members, ensuring at least three reside in counties with populations under 300,000, including specific regions like the Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland. The remaining members should include physicians, payors, a hospital representative, a nursing home administrator, and a nonphysician health care practitioner. The bill also mandates geographic balance and diversity among members, with terms lasting four years and a limit of two consecutive terms.

Maryland HB322 revises the membership of the Maryland Health Care Commission, including geographic and demographic requirements.

Maryland HB322 modifies the composition of the Maryland Health Care Commission. The Governor must appoint eight members, ensuring at least three reside in counties with populations under 300,000, including specific regions like the Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland. The remaining members should include physicians, payors, a hospital representative, a nursing home administrator, and a nonphysician health care practitioner. The bill also mandates geographic balance and diversity among members, with terms lasting four years and a limit of two consecutive terms.