Maryland SB515 amends health facility rate setting by expanding the Health Services Cost Review Commission's oversight.

Maryland SB515 revises the Health Services Cost Review Commission's responsibilities, enhancing its oversight of health facilities. The Commission now reviews facility global budget agreements to ensure they align with established guidelines. It must post these agreements on its website post-approval. The Commission can investigate facility services to ensure costs, rates, quality, and efficiency meet objective standards. It must consider all facility costs, including those for employing or contracting with physicians, when evaluating financial requirements and reviewing rates.

Maryland SB515 amends health facility rate setting by expanding the Health Services Cost Review Commission's oversight.

Maryland SB515 revises the Health Services Cost Review Commission's responsibilities, enhancing its oversight of health facilities. The Commission now reviews facility global budget agreements to ensure they align with established guidelines. It must post these agreements on its website post-approval. The Commission can investigate facility services to ensure costs, rates, quality, and efficiency meet objective standards. It must consider all facility costs, including those for employing or contracting with physicians, when evaluating financial requirements and reviewing rates.