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Md. health officials have applied for new federal 'AHEAD model.' …

WebJohns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images. State health officials have placed their bid for Maryland to be among the first participants in a …

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Md. health dept. processed 1.5 million Medicaid enrollees in 12 …

WebMaryland Department of Health has evaluated 1.5 million people on Medicaid for redetermination since March 2023. Photo by Danielle E. Gaines. In March 2023, the …

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Challenges continue to emerge as the Md. health department …

WebState health officials urge Marylanders to stay informed on Medicaid re-enrollment. Photo by Danielle J. Brown. Before the end of the COVID-19 public health …

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Trans patients face geographic, availability barriers to care

WebAs of 2022, 24,000 transgender adults live in Maryland, with an estimated 6,000 enrolled in Medicaid, according to a study by the Williams Institute on Medicaid coverage for gender …

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Lawmakers look to improve an overlooked area of health care in …

WebStock.adobe.com photo by Drazen.. At the end of the first week of the 2024 General Assembly session, the House Health and Government Operations Committee …

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Md. health officials winding down on Medicaid redeterminations …

WebState health officials urge Marylanders to stay informed on Medicaid re-enrollment. Photo by Danielle J. Brown. The Maryland Department of Health is about to …

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Medicaid ‘unwinding’ leading to more health care purchases on …

WebDanielle J. Brown is a new Maryland resident covering health care and equity for Maryland Matters. Previously, she covered state education policy for three years at …

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Md. health department urges masks, vaccination after respiratory

WebGetty Images photo by Sean Gallup. As people return home from holiday travel and spending time with loved ones over the past couple weeks, the Maryland …

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Hospitals Approach Capacity as State Reports Largest One-Day …

WebMeanwhile, the state posted its largest single-day increase in cases — 6,216 — since the pandemic began. There were 1,392 COVID patients in Maryland hospitals …

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UMMS Launches Campaign to changeUP Health Care in Prince …

WebUniversity of Maryland Capital Region Health has launched a campaign to provide better, more comprehensive health care options to Prince George’s County and …

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Maryland life expectancy data highlights racial disparities

WebIn Maryland, life expectancy fell from 79.3 years in 2019 to 78.6 in 2020. The leading cause of death in the state was heart disease, followed by malignant neoplasms …

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Lawmakers weigh next steps for addressing Md. health …

WebMaryland Health Secretary Dr. Laura Herrera Scott. Photo by Bryan P. Sears. After a scathing audit of Maryland’s health department revealed a “pervasive lack …

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Bill allowing undocumented residents to more easily buy health …

WebMembers of CASA rally in Lawyers Mall in favor of a bill that would expand health care for undocumented immigrants. Photo by Bryan P. Sears. Members of …

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Report: Patients less likely to get behavioral health covered by

WebA view of the Maryland State House in December 2021. Photo by Danielle E. Gaines. Maryland health officials often tout the state’s relatively low 6% uninsured rate, …

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Health department creates new jobs as Moore continues push to …

WebMaryland’s Health Department is adding more than 130 new state positions as the state continues to trim contractual positions and beef up the number of full-time …

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Opinion: Maryland Needs a Proven Tool to Confront Nursing …

WebRegistered nurses, licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants make up 39% of the hospital workforce, according to a Maryland Hospital Association survey …

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Commentary: Strengthening Marylanders' lifelines to crucial …

WebThis service stands as a shining light of hope, offering an easily accessible lifeline for individuals facing mental health challenges. Maryland’s 988 network was able …

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Md. hospitals lit green shine a light on veteran physical and …

WebThe Kaufman Cancer Center was lit green this week to honor veterans. Photo courtesy of the University of Maryland Medical System. Over the past week, state …

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Should people with severe mental health needs get court-ordered

WebMaryland Health Secretary Dr. Laura Herrera Scott. Photo by Bryan P. Sears. Maryland’s Senate is set to vote on a bill that could impose court-ordered mental health …

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Hogan Announces End of COVID-19 State of Emergency in Maryland

WebGov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R) announced the forthcoming end of the Maryland public health emergency on Tuesday — one year, 3 months and 10 days since …

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