Beginning October 1, Maryland officials will be able to recover damages and penalties from those who file false claims against state health plans and programs, including Medicaid, under a new law signed by Gov. Martin O’Malley.
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.”