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Maryland Matters

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Proposed rate hikes for long-term care plans would double premiums for thousands of seniors

Thousands of Maryland seniors paying for long-term health care could see their annual premiums double, or triple, over the next several years if state officials approve the steep increases requested by four Maryland insurance companies last week.

Maryland · 09-21

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Maryland health inspector general audits find $42M in improper payments, report says

MARYLAND (WBFF) — Maryland’s Office of Inspector General for Health (OIGH) has identified more than $42 million in improper or unrecovered payments over the last four years, according to a new evaluation that also urged the agency to make more of its work available to the public. The...

Maryland · 09-23
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New SNAP, Medicaid Work Requirements Could Impact Hundreds of Thousands of Marylanders

Governor Wes Moore joined the Maryland Department of Human Services and Maryland Department of Health in notifying residents about new federal work requirements affecting SNAP and Medicaid eligibility. Under H.R. 1, up to 80,000 additional Maryland SNAP recipients may be required to document at least 80 hours per month of...

Maryland · 09-21
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Maryland Matters

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Newly available reports show state owed millions by providers, local health agencies

The Office of Inspector General for Health did almost 1,400 audits and investigations over the last four years and found more than $42 million in improper or unrecovered payments -- but those reports have only recently been posted for public review.

Maryland · 09-23

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CDC Merges Flu and COVID Divisions

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is merging its Influenza Division with the Coronavirus and Other Respiratory Diseases Division to create the Influenza and Respiratory Viruses Division (IRVD). The division is tasked with preventing disease, disability and death through the control of seasonal epidemics and pandemic respiratory viral diseases. Its mandate includes disease surveillance, providing support and technical assistance to state and local health departments, and improving detection, diagnostics, vaccines and treatments.

Maryland · 09-21

CBS Baltimore

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Ascension Saint Agnes nurses vote to ratify first union contract in Baltimore

Ascension Saint Agnes voted to ratify its first-ever union contract on Saturday to improve patient safety and nurse retention.

Baltimore, MD · 09-20

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Maryland budget fight grows as federal Medicaid changes raise coverage risks

Maryland faces another budget debate as federal Medicaid changes, rising health care costs, and marketplace pressures create new financial demands for residents, hospitals, insurers, and policymakers across the state. Maryland’s fiscal 2028 outlook shows an estimated $2.57 billion structural deficit, leaving lawmakers less room to absorb additional coverage costs without...

Maryland · 09-17

The Cool Down

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Maryland residents push back as Perdue seeks 5-fold wastewater increase amid PFAS fight

"I'm worried that folks will turn a blind eye to this in the interest of profit and expansion."

Salisbury, MD · 09-18

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Choptank Health expands dental and behavioral health access with three new providers

Choptank Community Health System is expanding access to dental and behavioral health care across Maryland's Mid-Shore with the addition of three providers at its Chestertown, Denton, and Easton ...

Chestertown, MD · 09-20

The Center Square

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Maryland ranks 43rd in Medicaid scorecard

(The Center Square) – Maryland ranks 43rd in a new 50-state Medicaid scorecard as the state manages continued Medicaid costs and prepares thousands of residents for new federal work and eligibility requirements. The Heartland Institute gave Maryland 32 out of 100 points in its Medicaid Report Card, which compares states using 16 measures covering enrollment, spending, oversight and access to healthcare providers. Maryland received 10 of 36 points for program design and enrollment and 6 of 26 for fiscal sustainability. The state received 9 of 24 points for program integrity and administrative oversight and 7 of 14 for its provider environment. The report credited Maryland for its managed care system, all-payer claims database, independent practice for nurse practitioners and participation in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. It gave the state lower marks for Medicaid expansion, five-year spending growth of 7.21%, Medicaid fraud-control enforcement and certificate-of-need laws. Heartland is a free-market policy organization whose scorecard favors a more targeted Medicaid program. Under its methodology, states that have not expanded Medicaid can receive 12 points for that measure, while expansion states receive none. Maryland expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act in 2014, extending eligibility to more low-income adults. The report also

Maryland · 09-18

Daily Voice

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$14M Medicaid Scheme Turned Minutes-Long Calls Into Full-Hour Bills, Bowie Nurse Admits: DOJ

Millions of dollars. Thousands of claims. And some of the care allegedly never happened at all. A Maryland nurse admitted on Thursday, Sept. 17 to taking part in a sprawling $14 million DC Medicaid fraud scheme involving mental health services for children and teens, federal prosecutors said. Bowie r…

Maryland · 09-18

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UM Shore Medical Group-Pediatrics Announces New Chestertown Location, Welcomes Kristen Mumford, MD

Kristen Mumford, MD, a board-certified pediatrician with more than 15 years of experience caring for children and families, is joining UM Shore Medical Group-Pediatrics and will provide pediatric primary care at the practice’s new Chestertown location, 6602 Church Hill Road, Suite 400, Chestertown, which opened Tuesday, September 8. UM SMG is an affiliate medical practice of the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System.

Chestertown, MD · 09-18

DC News Now

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Children’s National Hospital ranked top children’s hospitals in DMV: Report

Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., is continuing to hold its top spot in the nation and in the DMV.

Washington, DC · 09-17

NottinghamMD.com

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Abbott to pay $384 million to settle infant formula fraud allegations

BALTIMORE, Md. — Abbott Laboratories has agreed to pay more than $384 million to settle allegations that it sold infant formula and nutritional therapy products to government health programs despite manufacturing them at facilities that failed to meet safety standards, Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced this week. The Illinois-based health care company will pay […]

Maryland · 09-17

The Cool Down

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Maryland utility warns more Potomac sewer pipeline near drinking water is as bad as collapsed section

It says DC Water had known for at least seven years that the pipe was degrading before it broke.

Maryland · 09-17

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Ascension Saint Agnes neonatologist explains NICU care advances, new technology

For families with a newborn in the neonatal intensive care unit, the experience can be stressful, anxious, tiring and confusing. But with the right staff and proper care, the NICU can provide the baseline health an infant needs for the rest of their life. Dr. Sepi Nassabeh, a neonatologist with...

Catonsville, MD · 09-17

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New state vaccine schedules arrive amid uncertainty over federal guidance

Maryland’s Department of Health released its first statewide 2026-2027 vaccine schedules and recommendations for children and adults on September 10, 2026. The schedules cover routine, seasonal, and circumstance-based recommendations. The new schedules use authority provided by Maryland’s Vax Act, effective July 1, 2026, which empowers the Maryland Secretary of...

Maryland · 09-16

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UM Shore Medical Group-Pediatrics Announces New Chestertown Location, Welcomes Kristen Mumford, MD

Kristen Mumford, MD, a board-certified pediatrician with more than 15 years of experience caring for children and families, is joining UM Shore Medical Group-Pediatrics and will provide pediatric primary care at the practice’s new Chestertown location, 6602 Church Hill Road, Suite 400, Chestertown, which opened Tuesday, September 8. UM SMG is an affiliate medical practice of the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System.

Chestertown, MD · 09-15

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Mercy Medical Center Among First in the Mid-Atlantic to Offer Mako SmartRobotics™ Technology for Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Mercy Medical Center is advancing orthopedic care in the Mid-Atlantic region with the introduction of Mako SmartRobotics™ technology for shoulder replacement surgery. The technology, which enhances precision and personalization in shoulder arthroplasty procedures, is now available to patients through orthopedic shoulder specialist Gregory V. Gasbarro, M.D., among the first in the Mid-Atlantic region performing robotic Mako shoulder arthroplasty.

Baltimore, MD · 09-14