Bill > HB1367

This bill establishes a Commission on Re-Imagining Health Care in Maryland, tasked with developing recommendations for a comprehensive, patient-centered health care system that integrates somatic, behavioral, dental, vision, and hearing care across all life stages, while also supporting practitioners, eliminating barriers to access, remaining financially sustainable, and improving upon the current system. The Commission will be composed of various stakeholders, including legislators, state officials, representatives from healthcare providers, insurers, local governments, and consumer advocates, with its membership reflecting the state's diversity. The Maryland Health Care Commission will provide staff support, and the Commission is required to submit preliminary reports by December 1, 2027, and December 1, 2028, followed by a final report of its findings and recommendations by December 1, 2029. The establishment and effectiveness of this Commission are contingent upon the Maryland Health Care Commission securing sufficient private funding to conduct its work, with specific deadlines for notification and implementation.