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This bill requires the Maryland Department of Health to enhance transparency in its Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) procurement process by mandating two specific actions: first, the Department must publish on its website a detailed schedule for soliciting a Surveillance and Utilization Review Subsystem (SURS) procurement no later than October 1, 2025; second, the Department must provide public written notice at least 60 days before issuing the solicitation, which must include comprehensive details about contracting procedures, requirements, and timetables. The SURS is a critical component of the MMIS that helps state Medicaid agencies monitor and analyze healthcare service utilization, detect potential fraud or abuse, and ensure efficient and appropriate use of Medicaid resources. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving the Department time to prepare and implement these new transparency requirements, which aim to provide potential vendors and the public with more advance notice and information about the procurement process.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0840?ys=2025RS