# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 24. Miscellaneous Provisions

### Subtitle 17. Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Physicians and Physician Assistants

#### Section 24-1708

(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 Sec. 2-1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the activities and recommendations of the Council.

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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)