Maryland HB944 regulates material change transactions in health care entities, requiring certificates of need and public interest reviews.

Maryland HB944 revises regulations around material change transactions in health care entities, such as mergers, acquisitions, and affiliations. It mandates that certain transactions require a certificate of need from the Maryland Health Care Commission. The bill also establishes a public interest review process for these transactions, overseen by the Commission's Executive Director. The review considers factors like quality, price, continuity of care, access, staffing, equity, and financial status.

Maryland HB944 regulates material change transactions in health care entities, requiring certificates of need and public interest reviews.

Maryland HB944 revises regulations around material change transactions in health care entities, such as mergers, acquisitions, and affiliations. It mandates that certain transactions require a certificate of need from the Maryland Health Care Commission. The bill also establishes a public interest review process for these transactions, overseen by the Commission's Executive Director. The review considers factors like quality, price, continuity of care, access, staffing, equity, and financial status.