§ 13–4303
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 13-4303 (2026)
Title 13. Miscellaneous Health Care Programs
Subtitle 43. Maryland Commission on Health Equity
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(a)
The Commission consists of the following members:
(1)
One member of the Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate;
(2)
One member of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House;
(3)
The Secretary, or the Secretary’s designee;
(4)
The Secretary of Aging, or the Secretary’s designee;
(5)
The Secretary of Budget and Management, or the Secretary’s designee;
(6)
The Secretary of Disabilities, or the Secretary’s designee;
(7)
The State Superintendent of Schools, or the State Superintendent’s designee;
(8)
The Secretary of Housing and Community Development, or the Secretary’s designee;
(9)
The Secretary of Human Services, or the Secretary’s designee;
(10)
The Secretary of Planning, or the Secretary’s designee;
(11)
The Deputy Secretary for Behavioral Health, or the Deputy Secretary’s designee;
(12)
The Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services, or the Deputy Secretary’s designee;
(13)
The Deputy Secretary for Health Care Financing, or the Deputy Secretary’s designee;
(14)
The Maryland Insurance Commissioner, or the Insurance Commissioner’s designee;
(15)
The Executive Director of the Health Services Cost Review Commission, or the Executive Director’s designee;
(16)
The Executive Director of the Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities, or the Executive Director’s designee;
(17)
The Executive Director of the Maryland Health Care Commission, or the Executive Director’s designee;
(18)
The Executive Director of the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission, or the Executive Director’s designee;
(19)
One representative of a local health department, designated by the Maryland Association of County Health Officers; and
(20)
The following members, appointed by the Secretary with the advice of the Health Services Cost Review Commission:
(i)
At least one representative of hospitals in the State;
(ii)
At least two individuals with experience in hospital–based population health;
(iii)
At least one representative of a federally qualified health center in the State;
(iv)
At least two representatives of community–based organizations;
(v)
At least two patients from underserved communities;
(vi)
At least one representative of a managed care organization;
(vii)
At least one representative of a commercial health insurer;
(viii)
At least two representatives of clinicians and providers who are not affiliated with a hospital or a federally qualified health center;
(ix)
At least one representative from the State Rural Health Office; and
(x)
At least one representative of a tribal community in the State.
(b)
To the extent practicable, the members appointed to the Commission shall reflect the geographic, racial, ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity of the State.
(c)
A majority of the members present at a meeting shall constitute a quorum.
(d)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Commission shall determine the times, places, and frequency of its meetings.
(2)
The Commission shall meet at least four times each year.