§ 24–1708
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 24-1708 (2026)
Title 24. Miscellaneous Provisions
Subtitle 17. Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Physicians and Physician Assistants
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(a)
In this section, “Council” means the Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program Advisory Council for Physicians and Physician Assistants.
(b)
There is a Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program Advisory Council for Physicians and Physician Assistants.
(c)
The Council consists of the following members:
(1)
The Chair of the Health Services Cost Review Commission, or the Chair’s designee;
(2)
The Chair of the Maryland Health Care Commission, or the Chair’s designee;
(3)
The President of the Maryland Hospital Association, or the President’s designee;
(4)
The Dean of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, or the Dean’s designee;
(5)
The Dean of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, or the Dean’s designee;
(6)
The President of MedChi, or the President’s designee;
(7)
One representative of the Primary Care Office in the Office of Population Health Improvement;
(8)
One representative of the State Board of Physicians;
(9)
One representative of the Maryland Academy of Physician Assistants; and
(10)
Any other members as determined necessary by the Secretary.
(d)
(1)
The members of the Council shall select the chair of the Council.
(2)
A member of the Council:
(i)
May not receive compensation as a member of the Council; but
(ii)
Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
(3)
The Council shall meet at least three times a year.
(e)
The Department shall provide staff for the Council.
(f)
The Council shall:
(1)
Seek permanent and diverse revenue sources to aid in the stability and further development of the Program;
(2)
Help ensure maximum use of federal funds;
(3)
Use available data and information to help direct funding to priority areas;
(4)
Monitor similar loan programs in other states and ensure that the Program remains competitive;
(5)
Assist the Department in the administration of the Program;
(6)
Help market and raise awareness of the Program through educational institutions and other appropriate entities as an incentive to health care providers to practice in underserved areas; and
(7)
Make recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on any necessary changes to the Program.
(g)
On or before October 1, 2028, and every 3 years thereafter, the Council shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the activities and recommendations of the Council.