Opportunities to maximize the waiver model in Maryland Michael Goldberg | May 26, 2021
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Maryland’s waiver model of care – the “Maryland Model” – is well regarded by a range of stakeholders, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t still work left to do. At the 2021 Maryland State of Reform Health Policy Conference, a panel of experts talked through how best to continue to improve on Maryland’s model of care, and where efforts at system improvement will yield the best returns.
The panel included:
Bob Atlas (Chief Executive Officer, Maryland Hospital Association), Maria Harris Tildon (Executive Vice President, Public Policy & Government Affairs, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield), Joe DeMattos, Jr. (Chief Executive Officer, Health Facilities Association of Maryland) and Joshua Sharfstein, MD (Vice Dean for Public Health Practice and Community Engagement, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health).
National Hospital Week has a special meaning this year for health care workers, now 14 months into the battle against COVID-19.|| COVID-19 updates | Maryland s latest numbers | Get tested | Vaccine Info ||Cases and hospitalizations are trending downward in Maryland, but that doesn t mean hospitals are finished their work.Maryland online vaccination site locatorVaccine Data DashboardMaryland vaccination plan FAQsHospitalizations have been trending downward in May. There are now fewer than 800 in the hospital statewide. Hospitals are starting to make some changes, but they know this isn’t over yet. This (National Hospital Week) is a really special one because our hospitals were called upon 14 months ago to essentially save an awful lot of lives in crucial circumstances, said Bob Atlas, president and CEO of Maryland Hospital Association.The Maryland Hospital Association said workers across the state stepped up and endured several surges of COVID-19 patients. The peak of patients
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Nicole Stallings, senior vice president of the Maryland Hospital Association, says the legislative session resulted in several health policy wins that will benefit all Marylanders. In an interview with State of Reform, Stalling breaks down the session successes and explains why they matter. Stallings will also be a panelist in the 2021 Maryland State of Reform Health Policy Conference on May 13.
Shawna De La Rosa: The Maryland Hospital Association supported several health policy bills. How did the pandemic shape the association’s advocacy this year?
Nicole Stallings: “When this session started, our hospitals had been in the fight with COVID for 10 months and we were in the midst of our third surge. It’s fair to say COVID changed everything in regards to MHA advocacy in Annapolis. We revisited our approach. We created not just a hospital agenda, but a health care agenda. We supported bills that we thought could improve the health of the community we serve.”
The Daily Record has announced the 2021 Health Care Heroes award winners.
Health Care Heroes will be presented to individuals and organizations in the following categories: Advancements and Innovation in Health Care, Community Outreach/Education Hero, COVID-19 Hero, Lifetime Achievement, Nurse of the Year, Nurse Practitioner of the Year, Physician Assistant of the Year, Physician of the Year and Workplace Wellness Program of the Year.
“The 2021 Health Care Heroes have faced incredible challenges, and they never give up. Their knowledge, skills and leadership are also making a significant impact on patients, families, the industry and the community,” said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, senior group publisher of The Daily Record. “Our Health Care Heroes are outstanding, and we thank them for all they do to provide quality health care in Maryland and beyond.”