Maryland SB832 mandates nonprofit hospitals to provide community benefits and report on their efforts, with potential tax-exempt status revocation.

Maryland SB832 requires nonprofit hospitals to provide community benefits, including health services, education, research, and charity care, equaling at least 5% of their net patient revenue. Hospitals must submit annual reports detailing their community benefits, including the cost of charity care and efforts to address health disparities. The Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission must verify compliance and report noncompliant hospitals to the Attorney General and Comptroller.

Maryland SB832 mandates nonprofit hospitals to provide community benefits and report on their efforts, with potential tax-exempt status revocation.

Maryland SB832 requires nonprofit hospitals to provide community benefits, including health services, education, research, and charity care, equaling at least 5% of their net patient revenue. Hospitals must submit annual reports detailing their community benefits, including the cost of charity care and efforts to address health disparities. The Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission must verify compliance and report noncompliant hospitals to the Attorney General and Comptroller.