ACUTE & PRIMARY CARE
Under Medical Care Policy Administration, reorganized as HealthChoice and Acute Care Administration under Office of Health Services in Jan. 2000.
ADMINISTRATION & GRANTS MANAGEMENT
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, renamed Grants, Contracts, and Administration in 1998.
ADMINISTRATION OF HEALTHCHOICE COMMITTEE
Staff: John G. Folkemer (410) 767-5806
Chair: Georges C. Benjamin, M.D., Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene
Appointed by Senate President: Arthur Dorman; Christopher Van Hollen.
Appointed by House Speaker: John A. Hurson; Samuel I. Rosenberg.
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: Donald Blanchon; Deborah I. Chang; Mary Cutler; Lorraine T. Doo; Donald V. Gilmore; John J. Kaelin; Steven B. Larsen; Joanne Pollak; Frederick W. Puddester; Wayne Schultz; Hollis Seunarine, M.D.; Barbara Spence; Edward Thomas; Eric Wagner; Reed Winston, M.D.
Nonvoting members: Henry C. Beumler; Dennis G. Cherot; Felix Kaufman, M.D.
In April 1999, General Assembly's Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review approved emergency regulations for HealthChoice Program on condition that Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene create a committee to consider aspects of Program administration. Therafter, Administration of HealthChoice Committee was established by Secretary.
Committee studied collection and use of encounter data; development of capitation rates; Program administrative requirements; actuarial adjustment of rates; and whether rates approved as emergency regulations should continue beyond Nov. 1, 1999.
Committee submitted report on Oct. 18, 1999.
ADULT SICKLE CELL DISEASE CARE WORKING GROUP
Staff: Susan R. Panny, M.D. (410) 767-6730; e-mail: pannys@dhmh.state.md.us
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: Amy Gentile; Donna X. Harris; Dawn Hatcher; Carlton Haywood, Jr.; Sheila Higdon; Carlessia A. Hussein, Dr. P.H.; Lizzie Johnson; Sophie M. Lanzkron, M.D.; Marie Y. Mann, M.D.; Ilana S. Mittman, Ph.D.; Mary G. Mussman, M.D.; Shirley Nathan-Pulliam; Allan S. Noonan, M.D.; Ngozi Nwokoro, M.D., Ph.D.; Susan R. Panny, M.D.; Michele Puryear, M.D., Ph.D.; Sonja Ross; Alycia Steinberg; Anika Wilkerson.
Convened by Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene in summer 2006, Working Group studied ways to improve treatment and reduce mortality rates for adult Marylanders who have sickle cell anemia. Group also considered what cost of such efforts would be, and sources of funding to improve quality of health care for adults with sickle cell anemia.
Group reported to Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee and House Government Operations Committee in Dec. 2006, as required by Chapter 358, Acts of 2006.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HOME-BASED HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Staff: Thomas V. Russell (410) 764-4983
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
Lynn C. O'Connor, Chair
Erwin E. Abrams; Marjorie Bauman; Susan R. Bass; Donna Collier; Stanton G. Ades; Donna M. Dorsey; Sylvia Edwards; Wesley S. Malin; Martha Nathanson; Sandra Natolly; Julia M. Pannell; Lynn Riley; Mark Rosenberg; Karen Soisson; Maryjane Sorbie-Goetshius; Elizabeth Weglein; Susan J. Vaeth; Laura Zemon.
Formed by Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene in 1998, Committee studied laws for regulating quality of home-based health care and recommended ways to improve and streamline regulation (Chapter 133, Acts of 1998). Employment issues such as liability for paying Social Security, workers' compensation, and unemployment benefits also were considered.
Committee submitted report on Dec. 1, 1998.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON PRACTICE PARAMETERS
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
J. Ramsay Farah, M.D., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2001
(410) 764-3460
Heidi R. Adams; Robert L. Baum, Esq.; Stephen P. Carney, Esq.; Vicki L. Dexter, Esq.; Lenox S. Dingle, Jr., M.D.; Virginia A. Dulaney, M.D.; Warren W. Hewitt, Jr.; Lawrence A. Jones, M.D.; Vahe A. Kazandjian, Ph.D.; Robert I. Prince, M.D.; Robert G. Rosenberg, M.D.; Michele L. Smith, Esq.; Robert A. Vogel, M.D.; Kenneth P. Wilczek. Terms expire 2001.
Authorization for Committee was repealed in Oct. 1999 (Chapter lll, Acts of 1999).
Appointed by Advisory Committee on Practice Parameters:
Clifford G. Andrews, M.D., Chair
Michael April, M.D.; Paul Asdourian, M.D.; Stuart Brager, M.D.; Donald Casey, M.D.; Mark Chilton, M.D.; Sandy Cifor, D.O.; Michael R. Clark, M.D.; James Coyle, M.D.; David S. Davis, M.D.; Randy F. Davis, M.D.; Thomas B. Ducker, M.D.; Kevin Ferentz, M.D.; Marc M. Gamerman, D.C.; Lee E. Gresser, M.D.; Robert Hennessey, M.D.; Howard Hoffberg, M.D.; Peter Holt, M.D.; John P. Kostiuk, M.D.; Scott H. Lawrence, D.C.; Don M. Long, M.D.; Lee E. Miller, P.T.; Lee H. Riley III, M.D.; Norman B. Rosen, M.D.; John D. Rybock, M.D.; Robert Shaw, M.D.; David N. Skurdal, M.D., Ph.D.; Neil Speigel, D.O.; Mark Young, M.D., F.A.C.P.
ADVISORY COUNCIL ON PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING
Staff: Georgette Zoltani (410) 764-2899; e-mail: zoltanig@dhmh.state.md.us
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
John F. Fader II, Chair (chosen by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene)
Toni T. Carter-Radden; Henry S. Clark III; Mandy David; Stephen L. Disharoon; LaRai Forrest Everett, Esq.; Devang H. Gandhi, M.D.; Jeanette Getzey Hart; Gwen Herman; Gail Amalia B. Katz; Ira D. Kornbluth, M.D.; Robert L. Lyles, Jr., M.D., Ph.D.; Nicholette M. Martin-Davis, M.D.; John J. Mooney; Jeanette Quigley; Karen Thompson; Marcia D. Wolf, M.D.
Ex officio: Linda M. Bethman, designee of Attorney General; John F. Fader II, designee of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene; Dorcas Ann Taylor, designee of President, State Board of Pharmacy; J. Ramsay Farah, M.D., designee of Chair, State Board of Physicians; Nancy D. Adams, President, State Board of Nursing; Bruce Kozlowski, designee of Chair, Maryland Health Care Commission.
In June 2008, Advisory Council on Prescription Drug Monitoring was authorized (Chapter 276, Acts of 2008). Council studied and made recommendations on how to establish a prescription drug monitoring program that electronically collects and stores data on monitored prescription drugs.
Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene appointed at least fifteen members to Council. Six members served ex officio.
Report submitted to Governor and General Assembly on Dec. 29, 2009. Authorization for Council ended May 31, 2010.
AIDS ADMINISTRATION
Under Public Health Services, created in 1987 as AIDS Control Administration, and became AIDS Administration in 1988. In July 2009, combined with Community Health Administration to form Infectious Disease and Environmental Health Administration.
ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Created under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration in 1990, Committee developed methodology for evaluating effectiveness of treatment programs, and advised Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration on regulations needed for research on effectiveness of treatment programs (Code Health - General Article, sec. 8-402; Chapter 580, Acts of 1990).
Report and recommendations submitted in March 1996. Abolished formally in Oct. 2008 (Chapter 648, Acts of 2008).
ALZHEIMER'S WORK GROUP
Staff: Wendy A. Kronmiller (410) 767-0938; e-mail: wkronmiller@dhmh.state.md.us
Michael R. Lachance (410) 767-1097; e-mail: mrl@ooa.state.md.us
At request of General Assembly budget committees, Department, with Department of Aging, convened Alzheimer's Work Group in June 2010 (Joint Chairmen's Report, 2010, pp. 77-78). First, Work Group examined extent of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders in Maryland; identified best practices for treatment; and assessed State services and resource capacity for Alzheimer's patients. Based on those findings, Work Group submitted its recommendations to Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and House Appropriations Commitee on Dec. 9, 2010.
AMBULATORY SURGICAL-FACILITY PERFORMANCE EVALUATION GUIDE STEERING COMMITTEE
Created by Maryland Health Care Commission in Jan. 2000, Committee devised a system to evaluate performance of hospital and ambulatory surgical facilities which was implemented by July 2001 (Chapter 657, Acts of 1999). In 2004, Committee was split, with one steering committee overseeing production of performance evaluation guide for ambulatory surgical facilities, and other responsible for performance guide for hospitals.
Last met in 2005.
ANNAPOLIS BRANCH LABORATORY
Under Laboratories Administration, closed in July 1996.
ASSISTED-LIVING IMPLEMENTATION PANEL
Carol Benner, Chair
First meeting in Nov. 1998, Panel served as a public forum for comments on implementation of assisted-living regulations promulgated by Department.
Last met in Oct. 2004.
BENEFICIARY SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Abolished in Sept. 2007.
BOTTLED WATER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
BRANDENBURG CENTER
Under Developmental Disabilities Administration, Brandenburg Center opened in 1978 as Thomas B. Finan Center - Mental Retardation Unit, and came to be known as Western Maryland II. In 1981, Center was renamed in memory of Joseph D. Brandenburg, a Cumberland resident who distinguished himself through years of service to persons with intellectual disabilites.
Brandenburg Center was a multipurpose health facility serving residential needs of individuals with intellectual disabilites in Western Maryland from Garrett to Carroll counties. It was located on grounds of Thomas B. Finan Hospital Center. Brandenburg Center provided occupational, physical, speech and hearing therapies; social services; and medical supervision for its clients. It habilitated clients so that they might return to community. Center was funded for a daily average of 68 people. (Code Health-General Article, sec. 7-305).
On June 30, 2011, Center closed due to dwindling population and budget constraints.
BUDGET MANAGEMENT OFFICE
BUSINESS & REGULATORY SERVICES
CENTER FOR AIDS EDUCATION
CENTER FOR AIDS EPIDEMIOLOGY
CENTER FOR AIDS SERVICES, PLANNING, & DEVELOPMENT
CENTER FOR CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
CENTER FOR EDUCATION & TRAINING
CENTER FOR EPIDEMIOLOGY & ANALYSIS
CENTER FOR EPIDEMIOLOGY & HEALTH RESEARCH
CENTER FOR EPIDEMIOLOGY & HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
Through case surveillance, epidemiologic investigations, and seroprevalence and other studies, Center determined impact of AIDS/HIV epidemic on Maryland's residents, institutions, and government. Data and information derived from studies were used by Center and other organizations to design programs for prevention and health care, and support requests for federal funds.
CENTER FOR HEALTH DATA
CENTER FOR HEALTH PROMOTION, EDUCATION, & TOBACCO USE PREVENTION
CENTER FOR HEALTH PROMOTION & EDUCATION
CENTER FOR HIV CLIENT SERVICES
CENTER FOR HIV HEALTH SERVICES
CENTER FOR HIV PATIENT SERVICES
CENTER FOR MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH
CENTER FOR PREVENTATIVE HEALTH SERVICES
CENTER FOR PREVENTION, EDUCATION, & TRAINING
CENTER FOR PREVENTION, RESEARCH, & EVALUATION
CENTER FOR PREVENTION PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, & EVALUATION
CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION & PATIENT SERVICES
CENTER FOR QUALITY ASSESSMENT & IMPROVEMENT
CENTER FOR SURVEILLANCE
CENTER FOR VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH
CERTIFIED NURSE-MIDWIVES ADVISORY COUNCIL
CERVICAL CANCER COMMITTEE OF THE MARYLAND COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL PLAN
Appointed by Director, Center for Cancer Surveillance & Control:
In July 2004, Center for Cancer Surveillance and Control convened Committee to inform public of personal risk factors, prevention, early detection, and other issues of cervical cancer (Chapter 283, Acts of 2004). Committee examined emerging medical techniques for curing cervical cancer, and identified limitations of current cervical cancer programs, including education, insurance coverage, and public services for detection and treatment. A comprehensive statewide Cervical Cancer Prevention Plan with plans for its implementation and public promotion was developed by Committee.
Annually, Committee presented its findings through annual report of State Council on Cancer Control.
Authorization for Committee expired June 30, 2009.
CLEARINGHOUSE FOR REHABILITATION & TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION
COMMITTEE ON CHILDHOOD OBESITY
Surina A. Jordan, Ph.D., Chair (chosen by Committee)
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: Sandra L. Barry; Anjali Jain, M.D.; Richard Katz, M.D.; Alan M. Lake, M.D.
Ex officio (members of State Advisory Council on Heart Disease & Stroke): Sandra H. Bryan; Rhonda Ford Chatmon; Catherine E. Cooke; Howard J. Garber, M.D.; Roger L. Harrell; Albert F. Heck, M.D.; Chan-Hing M. Ho, M.D.; William P. Jaquis, M.D.; Surina A. Jordan, Ph.D.; Jose Maldonado; Alexander B. Martin; David A. Meyerson, M.D.; Heide Morgan; Lisa C. Myers, R.N.; Maria R. Prince, M.D.; Eileen S. Quann; Barney J. Stern, M.D.; Lauren Thomas; Chen Y. Tung, M.D.; Marlene S. Williams, M.D.; Marcella A. Wozniak, M.D., Ph.D.; three vacancies.
In July 2008, Committee on Childhood Obesity was established (Chapter 535, Acts of 2008). Committee studied childhood obesity. Its study covered insurance reimbursements paid to healthcare providers to diagnose and treat childhood obesity; and a statewide system for collecting, analyzing, and maintaining data on childhood obesity.
Reported to Governor and General Assembly on Dec. 1, 2009. Authorization for Committee ended June 30, 2010.
COMMUNITY ACCESS STEERING COMMITTEE
Co-Chair: Georges C. Benjamin, M.D., Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene
Appointed by Governor: Janice Brathwaite; Donna L. Jacobs; Wesley S. Malin; Juhi F. Nayeem, M.D.; Lorraine M. Sheehan; Michael A. Taylor; Charles David Ward.
Chairs of Committee Task Forces: Deborah I. Chang; Diane K. Coughlin; Oscar L. Morgan; Beatrice M. Rodgers.
Ex officio: T. Eloise Foster, Secretary of Budget & Management; Beatrice M. Rodgers, Director, Office for Individuals with Disabilities.
TASK FORCE ON MEDICAID COMMUNITY ACCESS
TASK FORCE ON MENTAL HYGIENE COMMUNITY ACCESS
TASK FORCE ON SYSTEMS INTEGRATION
Authorized by Governor within Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in July 2000, Committee was to develop a comprehensive plan to expand community access opportunities to a wider range of persons with disabilities, including those currently in State facilities, those in private facilities, those in private facilities who receive government assistance, and those about to be placed in such facilities (Executive Order 01.01.2000.13; Executive Order 01.01.2000.15; Executive Order 01.01.2000.17). Committee identified proven practices and strategies that allow persons with disabilities to access more community-based services. Initiatives that enhance State efforts to accelerate placement of persons with disabilities in integrated, community-based settings were recommended by Committee.
Four task forces assisted Committee. They focused on developmental disabilities community access; medicaid community access; mental hygiene community access; and systems integration. Each task force formulated funding and program proposals for Committee final recommendations.
Report submitted to Governor on July 26, 2001.
COMMUNITY & PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
COMMUNITY HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
COMMUNITY HEALTH SURVEILLANCE & LABORATORIES ADMINISTRATION
COMMUNITY PREVENTION & TREATMENT SERVICES DIVISION
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION
Commission had thirteen members. Seven were appointed by Governor. One represented State Department of Education. One was a state senator appointed by Senate President, and one was a delegate appointed by House Speaker (Code Health - General Article, sec. 7-204).
Inactive since 1998; abolished in 2009 (Chapter 656, Acts of 2009).
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
Abolished in Jan. 2011; functions split between Recovery-Oriented System of Care Division, and Statewide Services.
COMMUNITY SERVICES TRUST FUND WORK GROUP
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
In June 2009, Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene in collaboration with Office of State Treasurer convened Work Group (Chapters 603 and 604, Acts of 2009). Work Group evaluated and made recommendations concerning: structure of Community Services Trust Fund; use and protection of funds transferred to Fund; and other issues pertinent to most effectively using Fund.
Recommendations submitted to Governor and General Assembly in Nov. 2009.
COMMUNITYCHOICE ADVISORY GROUP
Chair: S. Anthony McCann, Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: Stephen J. Allen; Donna Bandzwolek; Barbara B. Bellack; Don Blanchon; Elizabeth M. Boehner; Margaret A. Bradford; Robert B. Bronaugh; Stephen Buckingham; John R. Burton, M.D.; David D. Carliner, M.D.; Herbert S. Cromwell; Charlie Culbertson; Steven J. DeBoy, Sr.; Michele Douglas; William R. Fields; Nancy Grahamer; Kimball L. Gray; Peter A. Hammen; Floyd Hartley; Emily Hoffman; William B. Icenhower, M.D.; Genevieve Jones; Karen Kauffman, Ph.D.; Crosby King; Kevin Lindamood; Kevin M. McGuire; Thomas M. Middleton; M. Karen McNall; Michael Radu; Linda Raines; Kathy Rossberg; MaryBeth P. Scovill, R.N.; John E. V. Sorensen; Charles David Ward; Lynwood Zimmerman.
Ex officio: S. Anthony McCann, Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene; Jean W. Roesser, Secretary of Aging; Kristen Cox, Secretary of Disabilities.
Convened by Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene in Dec. 2004, Advisory Group assisted Department in setting up CommunityChoice, a new Medicaid program for eligible individuals who need long-term care. CommunityChoice was envisioned as a program of managed health care which provides necessary services to older adults or persons with disabilities in their homes or communities instead of in nursing homes.
Advisory Group formulated policy and regulations for CommunityChoice, and also assisted in drafting waiver application submitted to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in Aug. 2005. Waiver was not approved.
Last met in Dec. 2006.
CONTRACTS DIVISION
CRIB BUMBER PAD ADVISORY PANEL
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: Peter L. Beilenson, M.D.; Tina L. Cheng, M.D.; Gaurov Dayal, M.D.; Joseph M. Wiley, M.D.
In April 2011, Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene convened Crib Bumper Pad Advisory Panel to consider safety issues concerning use of bumper pads in cribs with infants.
Recommendations submitted to Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene in May 2011.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE/POLICY & PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT/SPECIAL POPULATIONS
CROWNSVILLE HOSPITAL CENTER
Patients with mental illness from Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, St. Mary's and Prince George's counties were admitted by Center. To adolescents from the Eastern Shore, Center provided acute inpatient psychiatric services. Facility was funded for a daily average of 297 patients (Code Health - General Article, sec. 10-406).
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
DATA SYSTEMS & ANALYSIS
DATABASE DEVELOPMENT WORK GROUP
DENTAL ACTION COMMITTEE
In June 2007, Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene convened Committee to recommend ways to increase access to dental care for Maryland children who need that care. Specifically, Committee was to develop strategies that would motivate families to improve oral hygiene at home and receive regular preventive care; expand Maryland's dental public health infrastructure; encourage dental professionals to participate in Medicaid; create new positions in dental workforce to treat those needing dental care; and increase number of pediatric dentists trained in Maryland.
Report submitted to Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene in Sept. 2007.
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, SUBSTANCE ABUSE & COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES & AMBULATORY CARE PROGRAM
DISTANCE LEARNING COMMITTEE
Report submitted to State Board of Nursing in Sept. 2009.
DIVISION OF ACUTE CARE
DIVISION OF ACUTE CARE SERVICES
DIVISION OF ADJUNCT SERVICES
DIVISION OF AGING SERVICES
DIVISION OF CLINICAL LAB SERVICES
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES
DIVISION OF DIAGNOSTIC & PUBLIC HEALTH MICROBIOLOGY
DIVISION OF ELIGIBILITY SERVICES
DIVISION OF FIELD SERVICES
DIVISION OF FOOD CONTROL
DIVISION OF HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS
DIVISION OF MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH
DIVISION OF MICROBIOLOGY
DIVISION OF MILK CONTROL
DIVISION OF NEWBORN & CHILDHOOD LABORATORY SCREENING
DIVISION OF PHARMACY & CLINIC SERVICES
DIVISION OF PRIMARY CARE
DIVISION OF QUALITY ASSURANCE, SAFETY, & TRAINING
DIVISION OF SPECIAL POPULATIONS
DIVISION OF UTILIZATION & ELIGIBILITY REVIEW
EARLY INTERVENTION & SPECIAL POPULATIONS DIVISION
ELIGIBILITY & ADMINISTRATION
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE
EPIDEMIOLOGY & RESEARCH
EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS & QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
EXPANSION OF INSURANCE REFORM TASK FORCE
Under Maryland Health Care Access and Cost Commission, concluded work late in 1994.
FAMILY HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES & PRIMARY CARE
FIELD SERVICES
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (FMIS) DIVISION
FINANCIAL PLANNING ADMINISTRATION
FISCAL MANAGEMENT & PERSONNEL
FISCAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
FOCUS POINT
FOOD POLICY WORK GROUP
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: Alan Brench, Ph.D.; Debra Celnik; Samarpita Das; Maria R. Prince, M.D.; Audrey S. Regan, Ph.D.
During the 2009 legislative session, legislation was introduced to prohibit transfat in food service facilities (House Bill 567) and require chain restaurants to provide nutritional information on menu items (House Bill 601). Neither bill passed. Instead, legislators asked Department to convene Food Policy Work Group in summer 2009. Work Group met with both Maryland Health Quality and Cost Council and Committee on Childhood Obesity to review and discuss policies that would improve eating habits of Marylanders.
Recommendations submitted to House Health and Government Operations Committee in Jan. 2011.
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Administration directed two divisions: Central Services, and Engineering and Maintenance.
Disbanded on Jan. 1, 2006; functions transferred to Office of Contract Policy, Management, and Procurement and Office of Planning and Capital Finance.
GRANTS & CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT DIVISION
HEALTH CARE POLICY, FINANCE, & REGULATION
HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION (HMO) PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION (HMO) QUALITY & PRACTICE PARAMETER DEVELOPMENT WORK GROUP
Under Maryland Health Care Access and Cost Commission, Work Group completed work in 1996.
HEALTH RESOURCES
HEALTH SERVICES ANALYSIS & EVALUATION ADMINISTRATION
HEALTH SYSTEMS PLANNING
HEALTHCHOICE RARE & EXPENSIVE CASE-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM MEDICAL REVIEW PANEL
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
Under Maryland Medicaid Advisory Committee, last met in 2009.
HEALTHCHOICE SPECIAL-NEEDS CHILDREN ADVISORY COUNCIL
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
Under Maryland Medicaid Advisory Committee, last met in 2009.
HIGHLAND HEALTH FACILITY PSYCHIATRIC UNIT
HIV SERVICES
HOSPITAL & AMBULATORY SURGICAL-FACILITY REPORT-CARD STEERING COMMITTEE
HOSPITAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION GUIDE STEERING COMMITTEE
HOSPITALS & COMPLAINT PROGRAM
INFECTIOUS DISEASE & ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION
INFORMATION SERVICES
INFORMATION SERVICES DIVISION
LABORATORIES
LABORATORY BIOTERRORISM OFFICE
LICENSING & CERTIFICATION ADMINISTRATION
LICENSURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
LICENSURE WORK GROUP
In June 2009, State Board of Social Work Examiners convened Licensure Work Group (Chapter 87, Acts of 2009). Work Group examined licensure and reciprocity issues, including licensure process, examination and supervision requirements, and status of social worker workforce in Maryland.
In Dec. 2009, Work Group reported to Senate Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, and House Health and Government Operations Committee. Its recommended regulations went into effect in Oct. 2010.
LOCAL & FAMILY HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
LONG-TERM & COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Committee's work was completed in Dec. 2007.
LONG-TERM CARE & WAIVER SERVICES
LONG-TERM CARE FINANCING
LONG-TERM CARE PROGRAMS
LONG-TERM MANAGED CARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
Created in 1996, Committee was concerned with financing and services (Chapter 352, Acts of 1996). Final report, "Findings and Recommendations for Long-Term Managed Care in Maryland," submitted on Nov. 1, 1996.
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION, QUALITY ASSURANCE, & OFFICE OF EDUCATION & TRAINING FOR ADDICTION SERVICES
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SERVICES, CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, & OFFICE OF EDUCATION & TRAINING FOR ADDICTION SERVICES
MARYLAND ACCESS TO CARE (MAC) RECIPIENT SERVICES & MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDER RELATIONS
MARYLAND COMMISSION FOR MEN'S HEALTH
Sankineni J. Rao, M.D., Chair (chosen by Commission), 2010
Appointed by Governor (with Senate advice & consent): Nicholas N. Azinge, M.D.; Arik V. Marcell, M.D.; Richard S. Safeer, M.D. Terms expire 2010.
Appointed by Senate President: Nathaniel Exum; Jean G. Ford, M.D.; Bishop Douglas I. Miles; Michael Naslund, M.D.
Appointed by House Speaker: Rev. Louis J. Boston; Joseph DeMattos, Jr.; Thomas R. Golden; Nelson G. Goodman, M.D.
In Oct. 2006, Maryland Commission on Men's Health was established (Chapter 442, Acts of 2006). Commission was to develop ways to: raise public awareness of men's health needs; encourage men to participate in healthy behaviors; educate men on benefits of regular medical checkups; and reduce disparities in rates of specific diseases among minorities and underserved populations. Further, Commission assessed status of Maryland men's health, with specific attention to prostate and testicular cancer, oral cancer, cardiovascular disease, depression, and diabetes. To attain its goals, Commission was to organize community workshops; monitor applicable State and federal policy and legislation; and recommned services, assistance, and necessary policy changes.
Of Commission's twelve members, Governor appointed four, as did Senate President and House Speaker.
Authorization for Commission ended on Sept. 30, 2010.
MARYLAND HEALTH CARE ACCESS & COST COMMISSION
MARYLAND MEDICAL MARIJUANA MODEL PROGRAM WORK GROUP
Chair (chosen by Governor): Joshua M. Sharfstein, M.D., Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene
Appointed by Governor: Maj. Kevin M. Anderson; Lynn S. Billing; Maj. Sam Billotti IV, J.D.; Dario J. Broccolino, Esq.; Paul Celano, M.D.; Philip H. Cogan; Nancy R. Cohen, Ph.D.; Trudy R. Hall, M.D.; Joseph G. Liberto, M.D.; Deborah R. Miran; Karen O'Keefe, Esq.; Ryan Vandrey, Ph.D.; Michael Young.
Appointed by Senate President: David R. Brinkley; Jamin B. Raskin.
Appointed by House Speaker: Kathleen M. Dumais; Dan K. Morhaim.
Ex officio: Joshua M. Sharfstein, M.D., Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene.
In June 2011, Maryland Medical Marijuana Model Program Work Group was created (Chapter 215, Acts of 2011). Work Group assessed feasibility of a program that provides access to marijuana for medical purposes. Work Group also drafted two sets of legislation for such a program based on compassionate use protocol for unapproved drugs.
On Dec. 9, 2011, Work Group submitted its final report to Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee, House Health and Government Operations Committee, and House Judiciary Committee.
Authorization for Work Group ended May 31, 2012.
MARYLAND NURSING WORKFORCE COMMISSION
Appointed by State Board of Nursing to 2-year terms:
Betsy Andercyk; Robin Arnicar; Mary L. Beachley, R.N.; Regina M. Curran; Judith Feustle, Sc.D.; Judith H. Hendrickson; Jacquelyn D. Jordan, R.N., Ph.D.; Donna J. Mazyck; Shawn McNamara; Tami Swearingen; Donna Wilhelm, C.R.N.; Grace S. Zaczek. Terms expire 2009.
Terry Bennett; Donna M. Dorsey, R.N.; Jane H. Flowers, R.N.; Linda Jefferson; Cara Krulewitch, R.N., C.N.M., Ph.D.; Judith Lower, R.N.; Kate McPhail; Victoria B. Navarro, R.N.; Janet Passley-Clarke, R.N.; Roberta Raymond, R.N., Ph.D.; Teresa Twilley, R.N. Terms expire 2010.
In Feb. 2006, established by State Board of Nursing. In Sept. 2008, Board suspended indefinitely work of Commission.
MARYLAND PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH CENTER
MARYLAND SCIENTIFIC WORKING GROUP TO STUDY LEGIONELLA IN WATER SYSTEMS IN HEALTHCARE INSTITUTIONS
Staff: Carmella Groves, R.N. (410) 767-6660
In Oct. 1999, Group was formed by Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene to review scientific and technical data on current strategies for preventing and diagnosing legionella bacteria, particularly its presence in institutional water supplies.
Reported to Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene on June 14, 2000.
MARYLAND TASK FORCE ON OSTEOPOROSIS
Under State Advisory Council on Arthritis and Related Diseases, replaced by Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Task Force in Oct. 2002 (Chapter 443, Acts of 2002).
MASSAGE THERAPY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Authorization for Committee repealed on Oct. 1, 2008 (Chapters 242 and 243, Acts of 2008).
MEDICAID MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (MMIS-II) PROJECT
MEDICAID NURSING-HOME REIMBURSEMENT STUDY GROUP
Mark A. Leeds, Chair
Study Group reported to General Assembly in Dec. 2001.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEDICAL CARE FINANCE & COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATION
MEDICAL CARE OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATION
MEDICAL CARE POLICY ADMINISTRATION
MEDICAL SPECIALTY COMMITTEE
NURSE ANESTHETIST ADVISORY COMMITTEE
NURSE PRACTITIONER JOINT COMMITTEE
Of Committee's six members, three were appointed by State Board of Physicians and three by State Board of Nursing.
NURSING & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
NURSING HOME PERFORMANCE EVALUATION GUIDE STEERING COMMITTEE
NURSING HOME REPORT-CARD STEERING COMMITTEE
OFFICE OF CHILDREN'S HEALTH
OFFICE OF CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION & PUBLIC HEALTH RESIDENCY PROGRAM
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY INITIATIVES
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS
OFFICE OF CONTRACT POLICY, MANAGEMENT, & PROCUREMENT
OFFICE OF DRUG CONTROL
OFFICE OF ELIGIBILITY
OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH COORDINATION
OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH COORDINATION & REGULATORY AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH TRACKING
OFFICE OF EPIDEMIOLOGY & DISEASE CONTROL
OFFICE OF HEALTH PROMOTION, EDUCATION, & TOBACCO CONTROL
OFFICE OF HEREDITARY DISORDERS
OFFICE OF INJURY & DISABILITY PREVENTION
OFFICE OF LOCAL HEALTH
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Four divisions functioned under Office: Fiscal; Information Technology; Personnel; and Procurement.
OFFICE OF MATERNAL HEALTH & FAMILY PLANNING
OFFICE OF OPERATIONS, ELIGIBILITY, & PHARMACY
OFFICE OF OPERATIONS & ELIGIBILITY, MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS
OFFICE OF PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, & FINANCE
OFFICE OF PLANNING, EVALUATION, & PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE OF PLANNING & CAPITAL FINANCING
OFFICE OF PLANNING & FINANCE
In July 2007, Office split into two administrations: Finance, and Planning, which report directly to Deputy Secretary for Health Care Financing.
OFFICE OF PRIMARY CARE & RURAL HEALTH
OFFICE OF PUBLIC HEALTH ASSESSMENT
OFFICE OF PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE
OFFICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
OFFICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
Abolished in Dec. 2008; functions dispersed to Office of Secretary and Deputy Secretary, Operations.
OFFICE OF RURAL HEALTH & PRIMARY CARE SERVICES
ORAL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Committee has not met since 2003.
OSTEOPOROSIS PREVENTION & EDUCATION TASK FORCE
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene)
Appointed by Governor: Sally J. Baum; Katherine M. Chin; Yvette Colon; Marc C. Hochberg, M.D.; Donna M. Landis, R.N.; Emilia Marley, R.N.; Maureen H. Marsh; Simon C. Mears, M.D.; Irid B. Naver; E. Anne Reicherter; James P. Richardson, M.D.; James J. Rybacki, Pharm.D.; William W. Scott, Jr., M.D.; one vacancy.
Ex officio: vacancy, Osteoporosis Prevention Coordinator, Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene
Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Task Force was created in Oct. 2002 to determine what osteoporosis programs, educational materials, and technical assistance are available nationwide; what osteoporosis patients, their families, and caregivers need; what health care providers need to provide services to osteoporosis patients; and what services are available to osteoporosis patients (Chapter 443, Acts of 2002). Task Force also considered whether treatment groups, support groups, and rehabilitation services are in place and available, and where and what quantity of bone density testing equipment is located in Maryland.
To Department, Task Force recommended legislation or regulations to implement osteoporosis treatment and educational programs. Task Force also advised Department on developing an education and outreach campaign, including educational materials targeted towards high risk groups. For health care providers, professional education programs were recommended to assist with diagnostic procedures and understanding research findings. Finally, Task Force recommended how Department should collect data to track incidences of osteoporosis in Maryland.
Last met in 2006; abolished in 2009 (Chapter 656, Acts of 2009).
P.M. TO A.D.N. VALIDATION COMMITTEE
PANEL TO REVIEW OFF-LABEL USES OF DRUGS
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
Appointed by Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene, Panel was authorized in 1994 (Chapter 647, Acts of 1994). Particular cases in which there is a dispute about medical insurance payments for off-label use of drugs were reviewed by Panel which also investigated drugs prescribed for treatments other than those approved by federal Food and Drug Administration and advised Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene whether a particular off-label use was medically appropriate. Panel recommendations were forwarded by Secretary to Maryland Insurance Commissioner who could direct insurers to pay for drug (Code 1957, Art. 48A, sec. 490AA; Insurance Article, sec. 15-804).
Ceased operations and dispanded after several years; abolished in 2009 (Chapter 656, Acts of 2009).
PAYMENT SYSTEMS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
PERFORMANCE & BENEFITS
PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE COUNCIL
Council's twenty-one members represented a cross-section of Department employees and included Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene and three Deputy Secretaries.
Last met in Nov. 2002.
PERSONNEL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
POLICY, PLANNING, & DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
POLICY & HEALTH STATISTICS ADMINISTRATION
POLICY & PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, functions assumed by Quality Assurance Division in 2002.
POLICY DEVELOPMENT
PRACTICE ISSUES COMMITTEE
Committee was disbanded in Aug. 2008.
PRACTICE OF MEDICINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
PRESCRIPTION DRUG SAFETY ACT LEGIBILITY OF PRESCRIPTIONS WORK GROUP
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
In July 2004, Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene formed Work Group to study the issue of prescription legibility and recommended changes in law or regulation necessary to ensure patient safety (Chapter 503, Acts of 2004). Study also was to define procedures for implementing any recommended changes; specify how to train and educate prescribers about changes; and consider feasibility of eliminating handwritten prescriptions after a specified date.
On Feb. 1, 2005, Work Group interim report was submitted to Senate Finance Committee and House Health and Government Operations Committee, and its final report followed on Aug. 15, 2005.
PREVENTION, EVALUATION, SURVEILLANCE, & RESEARCH
PREVENTION & DISEASE CONTROL
PRIVACY & CONFIDENTIALITY WORK GROUP
PROGRAM COST & ANALYSIS DIVISION
PROGRAM SYSTEMS & OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATION
PROVIDER MANAGEMENT
PSYCHIATRIST ASSISTANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
R.N. TO B.S.N. VALIDATION COMMITTEE
RADIATION ONCOLOGY/THERAPY TECHNOLOGY, MEDICAL RADIATION TECHNOLOGY, & NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS (RICA) - ROCKVILLE
REGIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS - SOUTHERN MARYLAND
Opened as Cheltenham Center in 1976. Then, it was funded by a State grant from Department of Health and Mental Hygiene through Prince George's County Health Department. In 1982, Center became a State institution renamed Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents - Prince George's County (Chapter 891, Acts of 1982). Since 1989, it was known as Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents - Southern Maryland. Institute served boys and girls with serious emotional disturbances, ages 12 to 18 years old, from Calvert, Charles, Prince George's and St. Mary's counties.
Closed on June 30, 2008.
RESEARCH
ROSEWOOD CENTER
Established in 1888 as Asylum and Training School for the Feeble Minded of the State of Maryland (Chapter 183, Acts of 1888). Asylum and Training School first admitted children in 1889. From 1912 to 1961, it was known as Rosewood State Training School. In 1961, School became Rosewood State Hospital (Chapter 89, Acts of 1961). When State Department of Health merged with Department of Mental Hygiene in 1969, Hospital was renamed Rosewood Center.
Center provided for care, education, training and habilitation of persons with intellectual disabilities from Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Harford and Howard counties and Baltimore City. Specialized services to manage behavior also were available. Rosewood was licensed to serve 225 residents, a budgeted capacity of 195 residents, and served a daily average of 159 residents in Fiscal Year 2008 (Code Health-General Article, sec. 7-305).
Closed on July 1, 2009 (Executive Order 01.01.2008.01).
SALISBURY BRANCH LABORATORY
SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME DRUG & ALCOHOL PROJECT
SOUTHERN MARYLAND REGIONAL LABORATORY (Cheverly)
SPECIAL POPULATIONS DIVISION
For adolescents addicted to drugs or alcohol, and for their families, Division developed, monitored, and funded assessment and treatment services. Youths under age 18 or, if eligible for Medical Assistance, under age 21, and their families could secure help locally. Services included screening; clinical assessment; drug and alcohol education, and counseling; clinical intervention; case management; residential treatment and long-term continuing care; intensive outpatient and day treatment; and family therapy. Teenagers were referred by local schools, departments of social services, or offices of juvenile services for treatment.
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, functions absorbed by Community Prevention and Treatment Services Division in 2001.
STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE
STATE BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION OF RESIDENTIAL CHILD-CARE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS
STATE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS
STATE BOARD OF ELECTROLOGISTS
STATE BOARD OF PHYSICIAN QUALITY ASSURANCE
STATE HEALTH RESOURCES PLANNING COMMISSION
STUDY COMMITTEE ON BUY-IN PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY
Appointed by Governor: Charles H. Culbertson; Mary E. James.
Designated by participating agencies: Alice L. Burton; Chris Coats; Janet Ennis; Jeffrey Gruel; Michael R. Lachance; Paul Roeger; Marla Rothouse; Arlene Veronsky, Pharm.D.
Created in July 2000 (Chapter 544, Acts of 2000). Committee looked into feasibility of a buy-in prescription program for those elderly persons whose income and assets make them ineligible for benefits under Maryland Pharmacy Assistance Program.
Report submitted to General Assembly in Dec. 2000.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE & COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
SWINE FLU MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Governor: John G. Bartlett, M.D.; Frank M. Calia, M.D.; Thomas V. Inglesby, M.D.; James P. Nataro, M.D.; Ina Stephens, M.D.; Ivan C.A. Walks, M.D.
Ex officio: John M. Colmers, Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene; Frances B. Phillips, R.N., Deputy Secretary, Public Health Services; David S. B. Blythe, M.D., State Epidemiologist.
Herbert R. O'Conor State Office Building, 201 West Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201
Governor convened Swine Flu Medical Advisory Board in April 2009. Board provided advice and guidance to Governor and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene on State actions to contain spread of H1N1 influenza A (swine flu) in Maryland.
Last met in April 2010.
TASK FORCE ON DEVELOPMENT OF A PLAN TO GUIDE THE FUTURE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE CONTINUUM
Appointed by Maryland Health Care Commission:
In April 2007, Chairs of Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and House Appropriations Committee asked Maryland Health Care Commission to convene Task Force.
Task Force assisted Maryland Health Care Commission in formulating a plan to guide future role and capacity of State's psychiatric hospitals. Plan to Guide the Future Mental Health Continuum was to include an assessment of inpatient capacity for both State and private psychiatric hospitals and acute care hospitals. It also was to assess what community-based services and programs were needed to divert patients from inpatient mental health services and hospital emergency rooms. Whenever feasible, Task Force coordinated its planning with Mental Health Transformation Working Group.
Last met in Dec. 2008.
TASK FORCE ON REGULATORY EFFICIENCY
In April 2010, Task Force on Regulatory Efficiency was convened by Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene. To make oversight of Department facilities and programs more effective, efficient, and transparent, Task Force was charged with comprehensively reviewing all regulations concerning facilities licensed by Department, including skilled nursing facilities, assisted-living facilities, hospitals, hospice, laboratories, substance-abuse treatment facilities and programs, community programs for mental health patients, adult daycare, in-home services, and programs for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Task Force submitted its interim report to Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene in July 2011, and its final report in May 2012.
TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADMINISTRATION RATE-PAYMENT SYSTEM
James P. Johnson, Chair (chosen by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene)
Appointed by Senate President: Delores G. Kelley
Appointed by House Speaker: Karen S. Montgomery
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: Sandy Atkins; Theodore N. Giovanis; Alan C. Lovell; Catherine Lyle; Monica McCall; Vickie Mills; Tiye Mulazim; J. Colfax Schnorf, Jr.; Mark Schultz; Audrey S. Waters.
Ex officio: David C. Romans, designee of Secretary of Budget & Management; James P. Johnson, designee of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene.
Authorized in July 2007, Task Force to Study the Developmental Disabilities Administration Rate-Payment System developed recommendations to address structural underfunding of community services (Chapters 33 & 34, Acts of 2007). Task Force reviewed current rate system for community-based services funded by Developmental Disabilities Administration and reviewed Administration's cost report. Task Force also identified existing mandates for service delivery; compared costs for funding them with State funding; considered what cost-effective practices are used in other states; and identified what changes to make in reimbursement system to implement best practices and better support self-directed services.
Task Force reported to Governor and General Assembly in June 2008. Authorization for Task Force continued through July 31, 2008.
TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP ON OVERSIGHT OF PERCUTANEOUS CORONARY INTERVENTION SERVICES
Appointed by Maryland Health Care Commission:
Technical Advisory Group on Oversight of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Services was convened by Maryland Health Care Commission in July 2011. Group assisted Commission in developing recommendations for appropriate statutory oversight of percutaneous coronary intervention services, as required by Chapter 616, Acts of 2011.
Group reported to Maryland Health Care Commission in Dec. 2011.
UPPER SHORE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
WALTER P. CARTER CENTER
Under Mental Hygiene Administration, closed Oct. 1, 2009.
Starting in 1967, Center originally offered community mental health services to Baltimore City residents. Later, its services focused on inpatient care for adults (Code Health - General Article, sec. 10-406). Center opened at Fayette Street site in 1973. Named for civil rights leader Walter P. Carter, Center was located in west Baltimore next to Veterans Administration, and near University of Maryland Hospital.
WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR PERMITTING & PRESCRIPTION DRUG INTEGRITY ACT WORK GROUP
David Ross Chason, Chair
Formed in July 2007, Work Group was charged with surveying availability of electronic track-and-trace pedigree technology across entire prescription pharmaceutical supply chain (Chapter 352 & 353, Acts of 2007).
Any prescription drug distributed outside normal distribution channels is required to have a pedigree. Work Group determined when exactly technology to track such pedigrees would be available, and recommended a target date to State Board of Pharmacy for implementing technology.
In Jan. 2009, State Board of Pharmacy reported Work Group's recommendations to Senate Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, and House Health and Government Operations Committee.
WORK GROUP ON CULTURAL COMPETENCY & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Cynthia Vice, Chair
Appointed by Senate President: Delores G. Kelley
Appointed by House Speaker: Shawn Z. Tarrant
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: Lynn H. Albizo, Esq.; Mohammad Akhter, M.D.; Thomas E. Arthur; Cyntrice Bellamy; Jennifer Blake; Sharon Bloom; Lillian Bowie; E. Keith Colston; Janet M. Cornick, Ed.D.; Antoinette W. Coward; Herbert Cromwell; Adelaide C. Eckardt; Mariana Falconier, Ph.D.; Heidi Holland; Paula C. Hollinger; Carlessia A. Hussein, Dr.P.H.; Iyanrick W. John, Esq.; Paula Lafferty; Christine McKee; Ilana Mittman; Oscar L. Morgan; Sabitri Morris; Madge Pat Mosby; Shirley Nathan-Pulliam; Martha D. Nathanson; Tricia D. O'Neill; Kaliz Oaks; Malinda B. Orlin, Ph.D.; Linda Raines; Kakoli Ray; Iris Reeves; Mary Russell; Artemio Taguding; Keisha Tatum; Melissa Vice; Joseph Weiss; Donna Wells; Tony Wright.
Authorized in July 2007 to study and make recommendations concerning options to facilitate licensure or certification of foreign-born and trained mental health professionals. Work Group was to consider training programs to help foreign-born and trained mental health professionals prepare for licensure and certification examinations; ways to train and educate mental health professionals to be culturally competent; need for changes to licensing or certification requirements; and other means to ensure access to culturally sensitive and competent mental health services (Chapter 412, Acts of 2007).
In Jan. 2008, Work Group reported to Governor, General Assembly, and Joint Committee on Access to Mental Health Services.
WORK GROUP ON PATIENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & DEBT COLLECTION POLICIES
In June 2009, State Health Services Cost Review Commission convened Work Group to consider whether hospitals need a uniform policy for patient financial assistance and debt collection; if such a uniform policy should be applied to psychiatric and chronic care hospitals; and whether current legal rate of interest on a judgment to collect a hospital debt should be altered (Chapters 310 & 311, Acts of 2009).
Report submitted to Governor and General Assembly on Oct. 1, 2009.
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Staff: Yvette Dixon (410) 402-8004
Under Health Care Financing, formed in Dec. 1999 to consolidate program eligibility functions. It consisted of Eligibility Determination; Eligibility Operations; and Eligibility Policy.
Completed its work in Nov. 1993.
P. O. Box 1722
Country Club Road, Cumberland, MD 21502 - 1722
CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Governor, upon recommendation of the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene, appointed Board's seven members to four-year terms.
Restructured as Financial Management Administration in Oct. 2003.
Disbanded in July 1997.
Under AIDS Administration, renamed Center for Prevention Programs in 1997.
Under AIDS Administration, renamed Center for Epidemiology and Analysis in 1997.
Under AIDS Administration, renamed Center for HIV Patient Services in 1997.
Under Community Health Administration.
Under AIDS Administration, restructured as Center for Prevention, Education, and Training in July 2004.
Under AIDS Administration, renamed Center for Epidemiology and Health Research in 1998.
Under AIDS Administration, merged with Center for Health Data to form Center for Epidemiology and Health Services Research in 1998.
Under former AIDS Administration, Center for Epidemiology and Health Services Research started as Center for AIDS Epidemiology and became Center for AIDS Epidemiology and Analysis in 1997. It reorganized as Center for Epidemiology and Health Research in 1998, and later that year combined with Center for Health Data to form Center for Epidemiology and Health Services Research. It joined Infectious Disease and Environmental Health Administration in July 2009.
Under AIDS Administration, merged with Center for Epidemiology and Health Research to form Center for Epidemiology and Health Services Research in 1998.
Under Family Health Administration, renamed Center for Health Promotion and Education in July 2009.
Under Family Health Administration, renamed Center for Health Promotion and Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation in Jan. 2011.
Under AIDS Administration, combined with Center for HIV Health Services to form Center for HIV Care Services in Dec. 2006.
Under AIDS Administration, combined with Center for HIV Client Services to form Center for HIV Care Services in Dec. 2006.
Under AIDS Administration, renamed Center for HIV Client Services in 2001.
Under Family Health Administration, restructured as Maternal and Child Health Bureau under Prevention and Health Promotion Administration in July 2012.
Under Family Health Administration, reorganized as Office of Chronic Disease Prevention in June 2008.
Under former AIDS Administration.
Under AIDS Administration, reorganized as Center for Prevention Planning, Development, and Evaluation in 2000.
Under AIDS Administration, functions dispersed to other centers in July 2004.
Under AIDS Administration, reorganized in 1997 as Center for Education and Training.
Under AIDS Administration, abolished in 1997; most functions absorbed by Center for Education and Training.
Under AIDS Administration, functions assumed by Center for Epidemiology and Health Services Research in July 2004.
Under former Community Health Administration, restructured as Center for Zoonotic and Vector-Borne Disease under Infectious Disease and Environmental Health Administration in Aug. 2009.
Under State Board of Nursing, reorganized in 1997 as Nurse-Midwife Peer Review Advisory Committee.
Staff: Toni Brafa Fooksman (410) 767-6729; Donna Gugel (410) 767-6728
Ann C. Klassen, Ph.D., Chair
Marsha A. Bienia; Sandra Brooks, M.D.; Michael Henry, M.D.; Niharika Khanna, M.D.; Marc Lowen, M.D.; Helene O'Keefe; Phyllis Smelkinson; Diane Soloman, M.D.; Judith Trickett; Cornelia Trimble, M.D.
Under Office of Injury and Disability Prevention, moved to Division of Rehabilitation Services in State Department of Education in 1996; its funding lapsed in 1997.
Staff: Audrey S. Regan, Ph.D. (410) 767-3431; e-mail: aregan@dhmh.state.md.us
Staff: Tracy DeShields (410) 767-3480
Co-Chair: Beatrice M. Rodgers, Director, Office for Individuals with Disabilities
TASK FORCE ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COMMUNITY ACCESS
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene
Diane K. Coughlin, Chair
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene
Deborah I. Chang, Chair
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene
Oscar L. Morgan, Chair
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene
Beatrice M. Rodgers, Chair
In July 2001, divided into Community Health Administration and Family Health Administration.
Under Public Health Services, merged with AIDS Administration to form Infectious Disease and Environmental Health Administration in July 2009.
In Jan. 1997, renamed Laboratories Administration.
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, renamed Community Services Division.
Within Developmental Disabilities Administration, Commission was created in 1986 (Chapter 797, Acts of 1986). Annually, Commission updated a five-year plan to improve community services and programs for persons with developmental disabilities. Plan included alternative ways and means to finance and expand services and programs.
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, Community Services Division began as Field Services and became Prevention and Treatment Services in 1998. It reorganized as Community Treatment and Prevention Services in Dec. 2001, and as the Community Services Division in 2004.
Staff: Anne M. H. Hubbard (410) 767-6481; e-mail: ahhubbard@dhmh.state.md.us
James P. Johnson, Chair
Lynn H. Albizo, Esq.; Elizabeth G. Barnard; Audrey S. Cassidy; Brian T. Cox; Herbert S. Cromwell; Lori Doyle; Michael S. Finkle; Barbara Hull Francis; Laura Howell; Mary Christine Jackman; Christine Marchand; Cynthia Petion; Carrie Phillip; Randolph Price; Linda Raines.
Staff: Tricia Roddy (410) 767-5809; e-mail: roddyt@dhmh.state.md.us
Under Fiscal Services Administration, abolished in Dec. 2001; functions transferred to Office of Contract Policy, Management, and Procurement.
Staff: Marsha R. Smith, M.D. (410) 767-6760; e-mail: msmithmd@dhmh.state.md.us
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, reorganized in 2001 as Justice Services.
Crownsville Hospital Center originated as Hospital for the Negro Insane of Maryland in 1910 (Chapter 250, Acts of 1910). Hospital opened to patients in 1911 and was renamed Crownsville State Hospital in 1912 (Chapter 187, Acts of 1912). Under Department of Mental Hygiene, it desegregated in 1949 (Chapter 685, Acts of 1949). Brought into Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in 1969, Hospital in 1973 was renamed Crownsville Hospital Center (Chapter 740, Acts of 1973). On July 1, 2004, it closed to patients.
Under HealthChoice and Acute Care Administration, created in Jan. 2000; functions dispersed to Acute Care and Managed Care in Nov. 2005.
Under Maryland Health Care Commission, reorganized as Center for Information Services and Analysis in July 2006.
Under Maryland Health Care Access and Cost Commission, Work Group last met in July 1996 and concluded work in 1997.
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
Jane S. Casper, Chair
Carol Antoniewicz; Deborah G. Badawi, M.D.; Donna M. Behrens, R.N.; Winifred J. Booker, D.D.S.; Yvonne Bronner, Sc.D.; Carol Caiazzo; Leigh Stevenson Cobb; Harold S. Goodman, D.M.D.; Leslie E. Grant, D.D.S.; Hakan O. Koymen, D.D.S.; Tonia Lewis; Elyse Markwitz; Miguel McInnis; Garner D. Morgan, D.D.S.; Laurie J. Norris, J.D.; Elizabeth M. Ruff, M.D.; Donald Shell, M.D.; Mark A. Sniegocki; Leslie Stevens; Norman Tinanoff, D.D.S.; Anthony J. Valdes; Grace Williams; Grace S. Zaczek; Linda C. Zang.
Under Office of Health Care Quality, renamed State Programs in 2001.
Under Licensing and Certification Administration, reorganized in 1997 as Developmental Disabilities, Substance Abuse and Community Mental Health Program. Ambulatory care functions transferred to Hospitals and Complaint Program.
Created by State Board of Nursing in April 2009, Committee studied how to safely license graduates of nursing distance learning programs. In 2009 legislative session, it was determined that this issue required further study.
Under Medical Care Policy Administration, renamed Division of Medical Services in Oct. 1997.
Under Medical Care Finance and Compliance Administration, renamed Program Services and Review Division in July 1997.
Under Medical Care Finance and Compliance Administration, renamed in July 1997 as Quality Assurance Services Division.
Under Medical Care Policy Administration, functions of Division assigned to other divisions in Oct. 1997.
Under Laboratories Office, abolished in Dec. 1996.
Under Office of Food Protection and Consumer Health Services, renamed Center for Community Health Services in Aug. 2009.
Under Medical Care Policy Administration, disbanded in Oct. 1997.
Under Laboratories Administration, reorganized as Public Health Microbiology Division in Nov. 2004.
Under Medical Care Policy Administration, renamed Division of Medicaid Eligibility in Oct. 1997.
Within Vital Statistics Administration, abolished in April 1999.
Under Community Health Administration.
Under HealthChoice and Acute Care Administration, functions absorbed by Division of Children's Services in Jan. 2011.
Under Medical Care Policy Administration, Division functions assigned to other divisions in Oct. 1997.
Under Laboratories Administration, reorganized as Environmental Public Health Microbiology Division in Nov. 2004.
Under Office of Food Protection and Consumer Health Services, renamed Center for Milk Control in Aug. 2009.
Under Laboratories Administration, renamed Newborn and Childhood Screening Division in Nov. 2004.
Under Health Care Financing, reformed in 2003 as Division of Hospital and Physician Services within Office of Health Services.
Under Medical Care Policy Administration, renamed Division of Managed Care in Oct. 1997.
Under Laboratories Administration, reorganized as Office of Quality Systems and Maintenance, Office of Safety and Security, and Office of Continuing Education and Training in Nov. 2004.
Under Medical Care Policy Administration, renamed Division of Planning and Evaluation in Oct. 1997.
Under Medical Care Finance and Compliance Administration, renamed Recipient Services Division in July 1997.
Under Community and Public Health Administration, functions assigned to Specialty Care Division under Office of Children's Health in Jan. 1998.
Under Office of Health Services, reformed as Long-Term Care and Community Support Services Administration in Jan. 2000.
Under Board of Physician Quality Assurance, function transferred to Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services System on Jan. 1, 1999.
In Feb. 2006, merged with Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response to form Office of Preparedness and Response under Public Health Services.
Under AIDS Administration, reorganized as Prevention, Evaluation, Surveillance, and Research in 2001.
Under Office of Secretary and formerly under direction of Chief of Staff, functions dispersed among Regulatory Programs, Operations Administrative Support, and Office of Public Relations and Governmental Affairs in Aug. 2005.
James Block, M.D., Co-Chair
Alvin Powers, Co-Chair
Under Public Health Services, combined with Infectious Disease and Environmental Health Administration to form Prevention and Health Promotion Administration in July 2012.
Under Community and Public Health Administration.
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, renamed Prevention and Treatment Services in 1998.
Under Operations, reorganized as Budget Revenue Administration in Nov. 2008.
Under Fiscal Services Administration, functions assumed by Office of Contract Policy, Management, and Procurement in July 2001.
Under Operations. reorganized as Budget Management Office in 1997.
Under State Board of Physicians, reformed as Executive Services-Fiscal Division.
In Oct. 2003, functions absorbed by Financial Management Administration.
Under Mental Hygiene Administration, privatized in July 1996.
Frances B. Philips, Chair
Created as Office of General Administration by 1973. Renamed General Administrative Services Administration by 1983, and General Services Administration by 1985. Support services for supplies and procurement, space allocation, fleet management, mail, photocopying, building services, and capital construction were provided by General Services Administration. Coordination and technical assistance were provided statewide to maintenance and engineering projects; asbestos identification and abatement; and abatement of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), which are toxic chemicals found in insulating oils for electric transformers and switch gear.
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, reorganized as Grants Section in Jan. 2011.
Renamed Health Care Financing in Dec. 1999.
Under Maryland Health Care Access and Cost Commission, Committee last met in Feb. 1995 and concluded work in 1997.
Joseph A. Mead, Jr., M.D., Chair
Under Maryland Health Care Commission, functions dispersed to Center for Hospital Services, and Center for Long-Term and Community-Based Services in July 2006.
Reorganized as Office of Planning, Development, and Finance in Dec. 1999.
Under State Health Resources Planning Commission, functions merged with Policy Analysis Division in Jan. 1997 to form Planning and Policy Analysis Division.
Staff: Amanda Folson (410) 767-5806
Don Blanchon, Chair
Virginia A. Dulaney, M.D.; Lola C. Matz, M.D.; Charles I. Shubin, M.D.
Staff: Mary G. Mussman, M.D. (410) 767-5468; e-mail: mmussman@dhmh.state.md.us
Linda R. O'Hara (410) 455-6533; e-mail: lindao@chpdm.umbc.edu
Thomas Stengel, Co-Chair
Josie Thomas, Co-Chair
Carol Ann Heath, Ed.D.; Don Blanchon; David Bromberg, M.D.; George Dover, M.D.; Gary Goldstein, M.D.; Shirley Grant, M.D.; Wilson Howard; Catriona Johnson; Linda E. Mouzon; Susan R. Panny, M.D.; Jay A. Perman, M.D.; Susan J. Tucker; Albert A. Zachik, M.D.; two vacancies.
Under Mental Hygiene Administration, closed in Oct. 1998.
Under AIDS Administration, restructured as Infectious Diseases under Infectious Disease and Environmental Health Administration in July 2009.
Under Maryland Health Care Commission, split into Ambulatory Surgical Facility Performance Evaluation Guide Steering Committee and Hospital Performance Evaluation Guide Steering Committee in 2004.
In July 2006, renamed Hospital Performance Evaluation Guide Advisory Committee.
Under Licensing and Certification Administration, joined with Ambulatory Care Program in 1997.
Under Public Health Services, merged with Family Health Administration to form Prevention and Health Promotion Administration in July 2012.
Under Operations, restructured as Office of Information Technology in Jan. 2011.
Formerly under Program Systems and Operations Administration, reorganized in July 1997 as Information Resources Management Administration.
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, renamed Information Technology Division in Jan. 2011.
Under Laboratories Administration, restructured as Regulatory and Administrative Programs, and Scientific Programs in Nov. 2004.
Under Laboratories Administration, reorganzied as Office of Laboratory Emergency Preparedness and Response in Nov. 2004.
Reorganized as Office of Quality Assurance in March 1999.
Under State Board of Physicians, reformed as Licensure and Practice of Medicine Advisory Committee in 2003.
Appointed by State Board of Social Work Examiners:
Robin Bailey; Daniel L. Buccino; Mary Burke; Carine Chen-McLaughlin; Herbert S. Cromwell; Geoffrey L. Greif, Ph.D.; Gloria J. Hammell; Eileen Hastings; Judith Mayer Levy; Daphne L. McClellan, Ph.D.; Catherine L. Meyers; Deborah Ramelmeier; Delia Turano Schadt, Esq.; April V. Seitz; Lynda R. Sowbel.
Renamed Community and Public Health Administration in Jan. 1997.
In Aug. 2006, Maryland Health Care Commission formed Long-Term and Community-Based Services Advisory Committee. Committee assisted Commission in completing reports required by Long-Term Care Planning Act of 2006 (Chapter 492, Acts of 2006).
Under Long-Term Care and Community Support Services Administration, reorganized as Nursing and Waiver Services in Jan. 2011.
Under Long-Term Care and Community Support Services Administration, restructured as Nursing Homes and Community Long-Term Care in Jan. 2011.
Under Office of Health Care Quality, renamed Federal Programs in 2001.
Staff: Michael A. Nolin (410) 455-6759
Richard Bennett, M.D., Chair
Stanford A. Alliker; Kris W. Baldock; Marge Burba; David Carliner; Ronald Cuffie; Paula C. Hollinger; Christine L. Jowers; Brian K. McHale; Mary Catherine Naugle; Vivian Omagbemi; Joan O'Sullivan; Joanna L. Pierson, Ph.D.; William Wiley; Mary Zervos.
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, renamed Management Information, Continuous Quality Improvement, and Office of Education and Training for Addiction Services in 1998.
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, reformed as Management Services in 2001.
Under Medical Care Operations Administration, reorganized as HealthChoice in July 1998.
Staff: Zachary Nickey (410) 767-6776; e-mail: znickey@dhmh.state.md.us
Renamed Maryland Health Care Commission on Oct. 1, 1999 (Chapter 702, Acts of 1999).
Staff: Marie L. Grant (410) 767-6481; e-mail: mgrant@dhmh.state.md.us
Staff: Patricia H. Kennedy, R.N., Ed.D. (410) 585-1922
Sandra Dunnington, R.N., Chair (chosen by Commission), 2010
Carol Anne Bragg, R.N.; Trudy E. Chara; Dianna Davis; Elizabeth (Susan) Davis; Nancy Eaton; Wahnita Hawk, L.P.N.; Cecelia Hughes, R.N.C.; Judith Karp, R.N.; Maria Koszalka, R.N.; Constance Overcash; Yvonne Paraway, R.N.; Deborah Rowe; Patricia Watts-Kelly, R.N., D.N.Sc. Terms expire 2008.
Under Mental Hygiene Administration, transferred to School of Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore, on July 1, 2005.
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
J. Glenn Morris, Jr., M.D., Chair
Anthony Amaroso, M.D.; Helen E. Bowlus, Esq.; Rashid Chotani, M.D.; Charles Davis, M.D.; John Koerner; Joseph P. Libonati, Ph.D.; Melissa McDiarmid, M.D.; Trish M. Perl, M.D.; Steven Snow; Dotti Stout; David Torpey, Sc.D.; Robert A. Venezia, Dr.P.H.; Matthew A. Wallace.
Appointed by State Advisory Council on Arthritis & Related Diseases:
Marc C. Hochberg, M.D., Co-Chair
Stephen D. Von Gunden, Co-Chair
Created in 1999 within State Board of Chiropractic Examiners to advise Board on certification, and regulatory and disciplinary matters relating to the practice of massage therapy (Chapter 397, Acts of 1999). Appointed by Board, Committee consisted of six members (Code Health Occupations Article, sec. 3-5A-04).
MMIS-II System was implemented in 1995.
Staff: Timothy Engelhardt (410) 767-6764
Robert C. Bristol; Robert Bullen; Linda Cole; Deanna Dell; Randy Dixon, Jr.; Joseph Dvorak; Brian Finglass; Stephen Hiltner; Michael Johansen; Adam Kane; Joanne Keiser; Mary Beth Kepler; Mark Koppelman; John Langan; Paul Miller; Rev. Richard Reichard; John W. (Jack) Schammel; Larry Silverman; Douglas C. Sommers; Patricia Supik; Marjorie Taylor; James Warner; Mark Woodard.
Under Medical Care Policy Administration, renamed Maryland Medicaid Advisory Committee in 1996 (Chapter 352, Acts of 1996).
Functions dispersed to other administrations under Health Care Financing in Dec. 1999.
Reorganized as Office of Operations and Eligibility, Medical Care Programs in Dec. 1999.
Reorganized as Office of Health Services in Dec. 1999.
Under State Board of Physician Quality Assurance, discontinued by vote of Board on Oct. 1, 1996.
Under State Board of Nursing, Committee functions assigned to Nurse Anesthesist Peer Review Advisory Committee in 1996.
Created in 1981, Committee reviewed written agreements between nurse practitioners and physicians. Committee then made recommendations to State Board of Physicians and State Board of Nursing. Need for such agreements was repealed on Oct. 1, 2010 (Chapters 77 and 78, Acts of 2010).
Under Long-Term Care and Community Support Services Administration, restructured as Community Integration Programs in Jan. 2011.
In Sept. 1999, Commission was formed by Maryland Health Care Commission to develop a system to comparatively evaluate quality of care in nursing homes which was implemented by July 2001 (Chapter 382, Acts of 1999). In 2004, Committee reformed as Nursing Home Performance Evaluation Guide Steering Committee, and in Aug. 2006, it was replaced by Long-Term and Community-Based Services Advisory Committee.
Under Maryland Health Care Commission, renamed Nursing Home Performance Evaluation Guide Steering Committee in 2004.
Under Community and Public Health Administration, combined with Office of Maternal Health and Family Planning to form Center for Maternal and Child Health in Jan. 2000.
Under Family Health Administration, one component reformed in May 2003 as Preventive Medicine Residency Program and transferred to Community Health Administration. Other functions combined with Office of Injury and Disability Prevention to form Center for Preventive Health Services.
Under AIDS Administration, funding ended in March 2005.
Under Operations Administrative Support, renamed Office of Equal Opportunity Programs in Aug. 2006.
Under Operations Administrative Support, renamed Office of Procurement and Support Services in April 2006.
Under Laboratories Administration, reorganized as Division of Drug Control in Nov. 2004.
Under Health Care Financing, renamed Office of Eligibility Services in Sept. 2007.
Under Community Health Administration, restructured as Office of Environmental Health Coordination and Regulatory Affairs in March 2005.
Under Community Health Administration.
Under Community Health Administration.
Under Community Health Administration, abolished in Aug. 2009; functions dispersed to Office of Environmental Health and Food Protection, Office of Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Outbreak Response, and Office of Infectious Disease Prevention and Care Services.
Under Family Health Administration, restructured as Center for Health Promotion, Education, and Tobacco Use Prevention in May 2002.
Under Community and Public Health Administration, renamed Office for Genetics and Children with Special Health Care Needs in March 2000.
Under Family Health Administration, combined with certain components from Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Public Health Residency Program to form Center for Preventive Health Services in May 2003.
Under Community Health Administration, disbanded in Dec. 2004, with some functions transferred to Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response, and others moving to Office of Health Policy and Planning under Family Health Administration.
Initiated in 1991 to consolidate administrative and fiscal functions of Local and Family Health Administration. That administration became Community and Public Health Administration in 1997, and Office then was placed under Administrative, Policy and Management Support. In 2001, Office moved to Community Health Administration and became responsible for budget management, personnel, information technology, telecommunications, fleet and space management, procurement, inventory control, and managing Core Public Health Services Funding.
Under Community and Public Health Administration, combined with Office of Children's Health to form Center for Maternal and Child Health in Jan. 2000.
Under Health Care Financing, split into Office of Eligibility, and Office of Systems, Operations and Pharmacy in July 2007.
Under Health Care Financing, renamed Office of Operations, Eligibility and Pharmacy in 2004.
Under Health Care Financing, renamed Office of Planning and Finance in Sept. 2002.
Under Community and Public Health Administration, renamed Office of Public Health Assessment in Jan. 1997.
Under Operations Administrative Support, restructured as Office of Capital Planning, Budgeting and Engineering Services in Aug. 2006.
Begun in 1984 as Office of Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation, it reorganized in 1987 as Policy Analysis Administration and, in 1988, as Policy and Health Statistics Administration. In 1995, it was made part of Business and Regulatory Services. Renamed Health Services Analysis and Evaluation Administration, it was placed under Health Care Policy, Finance, and Regulation in April 1997. It became Planning, Development, and Finance Administration in Dec. 1999, Office of Planning, Development, and Finance in Jan. 2000, and Office of Planning and Finance in Sept. 2002.
Under Family Health Administration, reorganized as Office of Rural Health and Primary Care Services in April 2005.
Under Family Health Administration, functions absorbed by Center for Preventive Health Services in May 2003.
Under Community Health Administration, functions assumed by Office of Preparedness and Response in Feb. 2006.
Under Operations, restructured as Office of Communications in Feb. 2009.
Organized in 2005 to oversee Volunteer Services Division and five offices: Appointments and Executive Nominations; Communications; Constituent Services; Governmental Affairs; and Regulation and Policy Coordination.
Under Family Health Administration, functions transferred to Office of Health Policy and Planning in July 2006.
Oral Health Advisory Committee was created in May 1998 to address concerns about access to oral health care for Marylanders in HealthChoice. In 2000, Committee was asked to recommend to Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene strategies for reducing oral cancer mortality rate in Maryland (Chapter 307, Acts of 2000).
Staff: Audrey S. Regan, Ph.D. (410) 767-3431; e-mail: aregan@dhmh.state.md.us
No longer under State Board of Nursing.
Staff: John W. Southard, M.D. (410) 767-6778
David S. Ettinger, M.D., Chair
Under Maryland Health Care Access and Cost Commission, last met in Nov. 1996; concluded work in 1997.
Under Maryland Health Care Commission, functions transferred to Center for Health Care Financing and Health Policy, and Center for Long-Term and Community-Based Services in July 2006.
At direction of Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene, Council convened in Dec. 2000. Under Office of Secretary, Council planned and facilitated Departmentwide achievement and maintenance of performance excellence standards in leadership, strategic planning, customer satisfaction, information and analysis, human resources, process management, and results.
Under Operations, renamed Office of Human Resources on May 1, 2004.
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, renamed Policy and Program Development Division in 1994.
Renamed Health Services Analysis and Evaluation Administration in April 1997.
Originated as Policy, Planning, and Development Division and became Policy and Program Development Division in 1994. Administration policies, rules, and regulations governing alcohol and drug abuse treatment were formulated by Division. Technical assistance to all methadone programs was provided by Division which oversaw their compliance with State and federal regulations, monitored private methadone programs, and monitored treatment of pregnant addicts and compiled quarterly statistics on their admissions, retentions, and deliveries. In addition, Division served as liaison to Federal Center for Substance Abuse Treatment.
Under State Health Services Cost Review Commission, reorganized as Policy Analysis and Research in Nov. 1999.
Established in 1985 under State Board of Nursing, Practice Issues Committee met monthly to study specific practice issues referred to it by State Board of Nursing. Committee's twelve members were assisted by consultants as needed.
Under State Board of Physicians, merged with Licensure Advisory Committee to form Licensure and Practice of Medicine Advisory Committee in 2003.
Staff: Anna D. Jeffers (410) 764-4755; e-mail: adjeffers@dhmh.state.md.us
Jeanne G. Furman, P.D., Co-Chair
Joseph Moser, M.D., Co-Chair
Murray R. Berkowitz, M.D.; Caroline T. D'Wynter; Isabella Firth; Mayer Handelman, P.D.; William B. Icenhower, M.D.; Joan McGarvey-Hovatter; Barbara Newman, R.N.; Howard Schiff, P.D.; Sidney B. Seidman, M.D.; William Vaughn, R.N.
Formerly under AIDS Administration, functions dispersed to Center for HIV Prevention and Center for HIV Surveillance and Epidemiology under Infectious Disease and Environmental Health Administration in Aug. 2009.
Formerly under Community and Public Health Administration.
Under Maryland Health Care Access and Cost Commission, last met in Dec. 1996 and concluded work in 1997.
Under former Budget Management Office, reorganized as Cost Accounting and Reimbursement Division under Financial Management Administration in 2005.
Renamed Medical Care Operations Administration in July 1997.
Under HealthChoice and Acute Care Administration, created in Jan. 2000; restructured as Managed Care in Nov. 2005.
Under Board of Physician Quality Assurance, disbanded in 1993.
No longer under State Board of Nursing.
Under State Board of Physicians, renamed Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance Advisory Committee in Oct. 2008 (Chapter 328, Acts of 2008).
On May 9, 2001, renamed John L. Gildner Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents (RICA) - Rockville to honor its founding chief executive officer, who died in Nov. 1999.
P. O. Box 369
9400 Surratts Road, Cheltenham, MD 20623
Under State Health Services Cost Review Commission, abolished in Nov. 1999 when its functions transferred to Policy Analysis and Research.
Rosewood Lane, Owings Mills, MD 21117
Under Laboratories Administration, merged with Eastern Shore Regional Laboratory in June 1999.
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, federal funding for Project ceased in 2000.
Under Laboratories Administration, closed in July 2007.
Organized in Fiscal Year 1985 as a project of Alcoholism Control Administration. It continued under Special Projects Division when Addictions Services Administration formed in 1987. In following year, it organized into Youth, Adolescents, and Family Division. In 1993, Division became Children, Youth, and Families Division and, in 1995, Special Populations Division.
Formerly under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, abolished on Oct. 1, 1997 (Chapter 5, Acts of 1997).
Restructured as State Board for Certification of Residential Child-Care Program Professionals in Oct. 2008 (Chapter 218, Acts of 2008).
In Oct. 2008, restructured as State Board of Chiropractic and Massage Therapy Examiners (Chapers 242 & 243, Acts of 2008).
On July 1, 2003, Board responsibilities and assets transferred to Electrology Practice Committee under State Board of Nursing (Chapter 422, Acts of 2003).
Restructured as State Board of Physicians in July 2003 (Chapter 252, Acts of 2003).
Abolished on Oct. 1, 1999 (Chapter 702, Acts of 1999); functions assumed by Maryland Health Care Commission.
Staff: Alice L. Burton (410) 767-6479
Under Licensing and Certification Administration, reorganized in 1997 as Developmental Disabilities, Substance Abuse and Community Mental Health Program.
(410) 767-6525; e-mail: swineflu@dhmh.state.md.us
Rex W. Cowdry, M.D., Chair
Lynn H. Albizo, Esq.; Harry A. Brandt, M.D.; Tracee E. Bryant; Laura Cain; Herbert S. Cromwell; Thomas J. Crowley; Diane DePanfilis, Ph.D.; Suzanne Harrison; Brian M. Hepburn, M.D.; David T. Jones; Gayle Jordan-Randolph, M.D.; Bonnie Katz; Pamela King; Joseph G. Liberto, M.D.; Peter F. Luongo, Ph.D.; James Macgill, Jr.; Sako Maki; Robert B. Murray; Stephen M. Niemi; Jill A. Rachbeisel, M.D.; Linda J. Raines; Mark A. Riddle, M.D.; Arleen Rogan, Ph.D.; Robert Rothstein, M.D.; Sally Tyler; Jane Walker; Donna Wells; Brenda A. Wilson.
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
Patrick D. Dooley, Co-Chair
Mark A. Luckner, Co-Chair
web: http://dhmh.maryland.gov/sitepages/regulatoryefficiency.aspx
(410) 951-5303; e-mail: kmauprivez@dhmh.state.md.us
Staff: Paul Parker (410) 764-3261; e-mail: pparker@mhcc.state.md.us
Michael J. (Ben) Steffen, Chair
Neri M. Cohen, M.D.; Blair M. Eig, M.D.; Paul T. Elder, M.D.; A. Gray Ellrodt, M.D.; Barbara Epke; Dianne S. Feeney; R. C. Stewart Finney, Jr., M.D.; Anne Flood; Sonny Klaff; Joe Moser, M.D.; Lisa C. Myers; Kerry Prewitt, M.D.; Glenn F. Robbins, M.D.; Charles Silvia, M.D.; Kevin Smothers, M.D.; Michael Steiner; John Chung-Yee Wang, M.D.; Renee Webster; Daniel Winn, M.D.
Opened in 1982 as a multipurpose mental health hospital. It served a daily average of 43 patients and provided psychiatric services for eligible persons, 16 years of age and older, from Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's and Talbot counties. Center also held a 15-bed juvenile detention center and a 20-bed intermediate care unit for alcoholics over the age of 18 (Code Health - General Article, sec. 10-406). Closed Feb. 28, 2010, due to budgetary constraints.
630 West Fayette St., Baltimore, MD 21201
Staff: Anna D. Jeffers (410) 764-4794
Staff: Daryl C. Plevy (410) 402-8348; e-mail: dplevy@dhmh.state.md.us
Appointed by State Health Services Cost Review Commission: Peter L. Beilenson, M.D.; Louise M. Carwell, J.D.; Harold A. Cohen; John G. Folkemer; William Foster; Stephanie A. Garrity; Raymond A. Grahe; Nelson Haller; Donna L. Jacobs, Esq.; Paul Nicholson; Pegeen A. Townsend; Susan Whitecotton; Ronald W. Wineholt.
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