As part of his 2010 legislative agenda, Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley wants to establish a framework in the state to develop patient centered medical homes (PCHM), a program his office says can, in part, “protect stakeholders from federal anti-trust challenges.”
Maryland’s Board of Public Works recently approved more than $280 million in reductions to several aspects of the state’s budget, including health care, leaving one organization concerned about additional cuts.
While a bill giving Maryland officials greater power to pursue Medicaid fraud died during this session of the General Assembly, the state’s insurance commissioner expects it to be revisited again … Read →
A new bill would require health care for all Maryland children, giving significant discounts for coverage, but also penalizing those failing to enroll in eligible programs.
As a direct result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) – also known as ObamaCare – health insurance agent and broker commissions have been slashed by as much as 50%. Agencies have been forced to lay off employees, limit products and services, shift to other lines, and have seen significant drops in compensation.