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This bill establishes the Healthcare Ecosystem Stakeholder Cybersecurity Workgroup to develop strategies for preventing and responding to cybersecurity threats in Maryland's healthcare system. The Workgroup will consist of 27 members, including legislators, state officials, representatives from healthcare and insurance organizations, and patient advocacy groups. Co-chaired by the Maryland Health Care Commission Chairman and the Maryland Insurance Commissioner, the Workgroup's primary objectives are to identify essential healthcare capabilities during a cybersecurity attack, map healthcare ecosystem entities, develop a cybersecurity threat and risk assessment, and make recommendations for maintaining cybersecurity regulatory standards. The Workgroup will be required to submit an interim report by January 1, 2026, and a final report by December 1, 2026, detailing its findings and recommendations to various state officials and the General Assembly. Members will not receive compensation but will be reimbursed for expenses. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and remain in effect for two years before automatically being abrogated, ensuring a time-limited approach to addressing healthcare cybersecurity challenges.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0333?ys=2025RS