ACUTE & PRIMARY CARE
Under Medical Care Policy Administration, reorganized as HealthChoice and Acute Care Administration under Office of Health Services in Jan. 2000.
ADMINISTRATION & GRANTS MANAGEMENT
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, renamed Grants, Contracts, and Administration in 1998.
ADMINISTRATION OF HEALTHCHOICE COMMITTEE
Staff: John G. Folkemer (410) 767-5806
Chair: Georges C. Benjamin, M.D., Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene
Appointed by Senate President: Arthur Dorman; Christopher Van Hollen.
Appointed by House Speaker: John A. Hurson; Samuel I. Rosenberg.
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: Donald Blanchon; Deborah I. Chang; Mary Cutler; Lorraine T. Doo; Donald V. Gilmore; John J. Kaelin; Steven B. Larsen; Joanne Pollak; Frederick W. Puddester; Wayne Schultz; Hollis Seunarine, M.D.; Barbara Spence; Edward Thomas; Eric Wagner; Reed Winston, M.D.
Nonvoting members: Henry C. Beumler; Dennis G. Cherot; Felix Kaufman, M.D.
In April 1999, the General Assembly's Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review approved emergency regulations for the HealthChoice Program on condition that the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene create a committee to consider aspects of Program administration. Thereafter, the Secretary established the Administration of HealthChoice Committee. The Committee studied collection and use of encounter data; development of capitation rates; Program administrative requirements; actuarial adjustment of rates; and whether rates approved as emergency regulations should continue beyond Nov. 1, 1999.
The Committee submitted its report on Oct. 18, 1999.
ADULT SICKLE CELL DISEASE CARE WORKING GROUP
Staff: Susan R. Panny, M.D. (410) 767-6730; e-mail: pannys@dhmh.state.md.us
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: Amy Gentile; Donna X. Harris; Dawn Hatcher; Carlton Haywood, Jr.; Sheila Higdon; Carlessia A. Hussein, Dr. P.H.; Lizzie Johnson; Sophie M. Lanzkron, M.D.; Marie Y. Mann, M.D.; Ilana S. Mittman, Ph.D.; Mary G. Mussman, M.D.; Shirley Nathan-Pulliam; Allan S. Noonan, M.D.; Ngozi Nwokoro, M.D., Ph.D.; Susan R. Panny, M.D.; Michele Puryear, M.D., Ph.D.; Sonja Ross; Alycia Steinberg; Anika Wilkerson.
The Adult Sickle Cell Disease Care Working Group was convened by the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene in summer 2006. The Group studied ways to improve treatment and reduce mortality rates for adult Marylanders who have sickle cell anemia. Also, the Group considered what the cost of such efforts would be, and sources of funding to improve the quality of health care for adults with sickle cell anemia. In December 2006, the Group reported its recommendations to the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee and the House Government Operations Committee, as required by Chapter 358, Acts of 2006.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HOME-BASED HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Staff: Thomas V. Russell (410) 764-4983
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
Lynn C. O'Connor, Chair
Erwin E. Abrams; Marjorie Bauman; Susan R. Bass; Donna Collier; Stanton G. Ades; Donna M. Dorsey; Sylvia Edwards; Wesley S. Malin; Martha Nathanson; Sandra Natolly; Julia M. Pannell; Lynn Riley; Mark Rosenberg; Karen Soisson; Maryjane Sorbie-Goetshius; Elizabeth Weglein; Susan J. Vaeth; Laura Zemon.
The Advisory Committee on Home-Based Health Care Services was formed by the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene in 1998 (Chapter 133, Acts of 1998). The Committee studied laws for regulating the quality of home-based health care and recommended ways to improve and streamline regulation. Employment issues such as liability for paying Social Security, workers' compensation, and unemployment benefits also were considered.
The Committee submitted its report on Dec. 1, 1998.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON PRACTICE PARAMETERS
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
J. Ramsay Farah, M.D., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2001
(410) 764-3460
Heidi R. Adams; Robert L. Baum, Esq.; Stephen P. Carney, Esq.; Vicki L. Dexter, Esq.; Lenox S. Dingle, Jr., M.D.; Virginia A. Dulaney, M.D.; Warren W. Hewitt, Jr.; Lawrence A. Jones, M.D.; Vahe A. Kazandjian, Ph.D.; Robert I. Prince, M.D.; Robert G. Rosenberg, M.D.; Michele L. Smith, Esq.; Robert A. Vogel, M.D.; Kenneth P. Wilczek. Terms expire 2001.
Authorization for Committee was repealed in Oct. 1999 (Chapter lll, Acts of 1999).
Appointed by Advisory Committee on Practice Parameters:
Clifford G. Andrews, M.D., Chair
Michael April, M.D.; Paul Asdourian, M.D.; Stuart Brager, M.D.; Donald Casey, M.D.; Mark Chilton, M.D.; Sandy Cifor, D.O.; Michael R. Clark, M.D.; James Coyle, M.D.; David S. Davis, M.D.; Randy F. Davis, M.D.; Thomas B. Ducker, M.D.; Kevin Ferentz, M.D.; Marc M. Gamerman, D.C.; Lee E. Gresser, M.D.; Robert Hennessey, M.D.; Howard Hoffberg, M.D.; Peter Holt, M.D.; John P. Kostiuk, M.D.; Scott H. Lawrence, D.C.; Don M. Long, M.D.; Lee E. Miller, P.T.; Lee H. Riley III, M.D.; Norman B. Rosen, M.D.; John D. Rybock, M.D.; Robert Shaw, M.D.; David N. Skurdal, M.D., Ph.D.; Neil Speigel, D.O.; Mark Young, M.D., F.A.C.P.
ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
In 1990, the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Research Advisory Committee was created (Chapter 580, Acts of 1990). The Committee developed methodology for evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs. The Committee also advised the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration on regulations needed for research on the effectiveness of treatment programs (Code Health - General Article, sec. 8-402).
Under the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, the Committee submitted its report and recommendations in March 1996. The Committee was abolished formally in October 2008 (Chapter 648, Acts of 2008).
AMBULATORY SURGICAL-FACILITY PERFORMANCE EVALUATION GUIDE STEERING COMMITTEE
In January 2000, the Hospital and Ambulatory Surgical-Facility Report-Card Steering Committee was created by the Maryland Health Care Commission. The Committee devised a system to evaluate the performance of hospital and ambulatory surgical facilities which was implemented by July 2001 (Chapter 657, Acts of 1999). In 2004, the Committee was split, with one steering committee overseeing production of the performance evaluation guide for ambulatory surgical facilities, and the other responsible for the performance guide for hospitals. The Ambulatory Surgical-Facility Performance Evaluation Guide Steering Committee last met in 2005.
ANNAPOLIS BRANCH LABORATORY
Under Laboratories Administration, closed in July 1996.
ASSISTED-LIVING IMPLEMENTATION PANEL
Carol Benner, Chair
The Assisted-Living Implementation Panel first met in November 1998. It served as a public forum for comments on implementation of assisted-living regulations promulgated by the Department. The Panel last met in October 2004.
BENIFICIARY SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
BOTTLED WATER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
BUDGET MANAGEMENT OFFICE
BUSINESS & REGULATORY SERVICES
CENTER FOR AIDS EDUCATION
CENTER FOR AIDS EPIDEMIOLOGY
CENTER FOR AIDS SERVICES, PLANNING, & DEVELOPMENT
CENTER FOR EDUCATION & TRAINING
CENTER FOR EPIDEMIOLOGY & ANALYSIS
CENTER FOR EPIDEMIOLOGY & HEALTH RESEARCH
CENTER FOR HEALTH DATA
CENTER FOR HIV CLIENT SERVICES
CENTER FOR HIV HEALTH SERVICES
CENTER FOR HIV PATIENT SERVICES
CENTER FOR PREVENTATIVE HEALTH SERVICES
CENTER FOR PREVENTION, RESEARCH, & EVALUATION
CENTER FOR PREVENTION PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, & EVALUATION
CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION & PATIENT SERVICES
CENTER FOR QUALITY ASSESSMENT & IMPROVEMENT
CENTER FOR SURVEILLANCE
CERTIFIED NURSE-MIDWIVES ADVISORY COUNCIL
CLEARINGHOUSE FOR REHABILITATION & TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION
COMMUNITY ACCESS STEERING COMMITTEE
Co-Chair: Georges C. Benjamin, M.D., Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene
Appointed by Governor: Janice Brathwaite; Donna L. Jacobs; Wesley S. Malin; Juhi F. Nayeem, M.D.; Lorraine M. Sheehan; Michael A. Taylor; Charles David Ward.
Chairs of Committee Task Forces: Deborah I. Chang; Diane K. Coughlin; Oscar L. Morgan; Beatrice M. Rodgers.
Ex officio: T. Eloise Foster, Secretary of Budget & Management; Beatrice M. Rodgers, Director, Office for Individuals with Disabilities.
TASK FORCE ON MEDICAID COMMUNITY ACCESS
TASK FORCE ON MENTAL HYGIENE COMMUNITY ACCESS
TASK FORCE ON SYSTEMS INTEGRATION
Four task forces assisted the Committee. They focused on developmental disabilities community access; medicaid community access; mental hygiene community access; and systems integration. Each task force formulated funding and program proposals for the Committee's final recommendations.
The Committee submitted its final report to the Governor on July 26, 2001.
COMMUNITY & PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
COMMUNITY HEALTH SURVEILLANCE & LABORATORIES ADMINISTRATION
COMMUNITY PREVENTION & TREATMENT SERVICES DIVISION
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION
The Commission had thirteen members. Seven were appointed by the Governor. One represented the State Department of Education. One was a state senator appointed by the Senate President, and one was a delegate appointed by the House Speaker (Code Health - General Article, sec. 7-204).
The Commission has been inactive since 1998.
COMMUNITYCHOICE ADVISORY GROUP
Chair: S. Anthony McCann, Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: Stephen J. Allen; Donna Bandzwolek; Barbara B. Bellack; Don Blanchon; Elizabeth M. Boehner; Margaret A. Bradford; Robert B. Bronaugh; Stephen Buckingham; John R. Burton, M.D.; David D. Carliner, M.D.; Herbert S. Cromwell; Charlie Culbertson; Steven J. DeBoy, Sr.; Michele Douglas; William R. Fields; Nancy Grahamer; Kimball L. Gray; Peter A. Hammen; Floyd Hartley; Emily Hoffman; William B. Icenhower, M.D.; Genevieve Jones; Karen Kauffman, Ph.D.; Crosby King; Kevin Lindamood; Kevin M. McGuire; Thomas M. Middleton; M. Karen McNall; Michael Radu; Linda Raines; Kathy Rossberg; MaryBeth P. Scovill, R.N.; John E. V. Sorensen; Charles David Ward; Lynwood Zimmerman.
Ex officio: S. Anthony McCann, Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene; Jean W. Roesser, Secretary of Aging; Kristen Cox, Secretary of Disabilities.
The CommunityChoice Advisory Group was convened by the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene in December 2004. The Advisory Group assisted the Department in setting up CommunityChoice, a new Medicaid program for eligible individuals who need long-term care. CommunityChoice was envisioned as a program of managed health care which provides necessary services to older adults or persons with disabilities in their homes or communities instead of in nursing homes. The Advisory Group formulated policy and regulations for CommunityChoice, and also assisted in drafting the waiver application submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in August 2005. The waiver was not approved, and the Advisory Group last met in December 2006.
CONTRACTS DIVISION
CRIMINAL JUSTICE/POLICY & PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT/SPECIAL POPULATIONS
CROWNSVILLE HOSPITAL CENTER
Patients with mental illness from Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, St. Mary's and Prince George's counties were admitted by the Center. To adolescents from the Eastern Shore, the Center provided acute inpatient psychiatric services. The facility was funded for a daily average of 297 patients (Code Health - General Article, sec. 10-406).
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
DATA SYSTEMS & ANALYSIS
DATABASE DEVELOPMENT WORK GROUP
DENTAL ACTION COMMITTEE
In June 2007, the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene convened the Dental Action Committee. Its charge was to recommend ways to increase access to dental care for Maryland children who need that care. Specifically, the Committee was to develop strategies that would motivate families to improve oral hygiene at home and receive regular preventive care; expand Maryland's dental public health infrastructure; encourage dental professionals to participate in Medicaid; create new positions in the dental workforce to treat those needing dental care; and increase the number of pediatric dentists trained in Maryland.
In September 2007, the Committee submitted its recommendations to the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene.
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, SUBSTANCE ABUSE & COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES & AMBULATORY CARE PROGRAM
DIVISION OF ACUTE CARE
DIVISION OF ACUTE CARE SERVICES
DIVISION OF ADJUNCT SERVICES
DIVISION OF AGING SERVICES
DIVISION OF CLINICAL LAB SERVICES
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES
DIVISION OF DIAGNOSTIC & PUBLIC HEALTH MICROBIOLOGY
DIVISION OF ELIGIBILITY SERVICES
DIVISION OF FIELD SERVICES
DIVISION OF MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH
DIVISION OF MICROBIOLOGY
DIVISION OF NEWBORN & CHILDHOOD LABORATORY SCREENING
DIVISION OF PHARMACY & CLINIC SERVICES
DIVISION OF PRIMARY CARE
DIVISION OF QUALITY ASSURANCE, SAFETY, & TRAINING
DIVISION OF SPECIAL POPULATIONS
DIVISION OF UTILIZATION & ELIGIBILITY REVIEW
EARLY INTERVENTION & SPECIAL POPULATIONS DIVISION
ELIGIBILITY & ADMINISTRATION
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE
EPIDEMIOLOGY & RESEARCH
EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS & QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
EXPANSION OF INSURANCE REFORM TASK FORCE
Under Maryland Health Care Access and Cost Commission, the Task Force concluded its work late in 1994.
FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES & PRIMARY CARE
FIELD SERVICES
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (FMIS) DIVISION
FINANCIAL PLANNING ADMINISTRATION
FISCAL MANAGEMENT & PERSONNEL
FISCAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
FOCUS POINT
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
The Administration directed two divisions: Central Services, and Engineering and Maintenance.
Disbanded effective January 1, 2006. Functions transferred to Office of Contract Policy, Management, and Procurement and Office of Planning and Capital Finance.
HEALTH CARE POLICY, FINANCE, & REGULATION
HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION (HMO) PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION (HMO) QUALITY & PRACTICE PARAMETER DEVELOPMENT WORK GROUP
Under Maryland Health Care Access and Cost Commission, the Work Group completed its work in 1996.
HEALTH RESOURCES
HEALTH SERVICES ANALYSIS & EVALUATION ADMINISTRATION
HEALTH SYSTEMS PLANNING
HIGHLAND HEALTH FACILITY PSYCHIATRIC UNIT
HOSPITAL & AMBULATORY SURGICAL-FACILITY REPORT-CARD STEERING COMMITTEE
HOSPITAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION GUIDE STEERING COMMITTEE
HOSPITALS & COMPLAINT PROGRAM
INFORMATION SERVICES
LABORATORIES
LABORATORY BIOTERRORISM OFFICE
LICENSING & CERTIFICATION ADMINISTRATION
LICENSURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
LOCAL & FAMILY HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
LONG-TERM CARE PROGRAMS
LONG-TERM MANAGED CARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
Created in 1996, the Long-Term Managed Care Advisory Committee was concerned with financing and services (Chapter 352, Acts of 1996). The Committee submitted its final report, "Findings and Recommendations for Long-Term Managed Care in Maryland," on Nov. 1, 1996.
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION, QUALITY ASSURANCE, & OFFICE OF EDUCATION & TRAINING FOR ADDICTION SERVICES
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SERVICES, CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, & OFFICE OF EDUCATION & TRAINING FOR ADDICTION SERVICES
MARYLAND ACCESS TO CARE (MAC) RECIPIENT SERVICES & MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDER RELATIONS
MARYLAND HEALTH CARE ACCESS & COST COMMISSION
MARYLAND PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH CENTER
MARYLAND SCIENTIFIC WORKING GROUP TO STUDY LEGIONELLA IN WATER SYSTEMS IN HEALTHCARE INSTITUTIONS
Contact: Carmella Groves, R.N. (410) 767-6660
In Oct. 1999, the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene formed the Maryland Scientific Working Group to Study Legionella in Water Systems in Healthcare Institutions. The Group was to review scientific and technical data on current strategies for preventing and diagnosing legionella bacteria, particularly its presence in institutional water supplies. The Group reported to the Secretary on June 14, 2000.
MARYLAND TASK FORCE ON OSTEOPOROSIS
Under the State Advisory Council on Arthritis and Related Diseases, the Maryland Task Force on Osteoporosis was replaced by the Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Task Force in Oct. 2002 (Chapter 443, Acts of 2002).
MASSAGE THERAPY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Repealed by Chapters 242 and 243, Acts of 2008, effective Oct. 1, 2008.
MEDICAID MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (MMIS-II) PROJECT
MEDICAID NURSING-HOME REIMBURSEMENT STUDY GROUP
Mark A. Leeds, Chair
The Study Group reported to the General Assembly in Dec. 2001.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEDICAL CARE FINANCE & COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATION
MEDICAL CARE OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATION
MEDICAL CARE POLICY ADMINISTRATION
MEDICAL SPECIALTY COMMITTEE
NURSE ANESTHETIST ADVISORY COMMITTEE
NURSING HOME PERFORMANCE EVALUATION GUIDE STEERING COMMITTEE
NURSING HOME REPORT-CARD STEERING COMMITTEE
OFFICE OF CHILDREN'S HEALTH
OFFICE OF CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION & PUBLIC HEALTH RESIDENCY PROGRAM
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY INITIATIVES
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS
OFFICE OF CONTRACT POLICY, MANAGEMENT, & PROCUREMENT
OFFICE OF DRUG CONTROL
OFFICE OF ELIGIBILITY
OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH COORDINATION
OFFICE OF HEALTH PROMOTION, EDUCATION, & TOBACCO CONTROL
OFFICE OF HEREDITARY DISORDERS
OFFICE OF INJURY & DISABILITY PREVENTION
OFFICE OF LOCAL HEALTH
OFFICE OF MATERNAL HEALTH & FAMILY PLANNING
OFFICE OF OPERATIONS, ELIGIBILITY, & PHARMACY
OFFICE OF OPERATIONS & ELIGIBILITY, MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS
OFFICE OF PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, & FINANCE
OFFICE OF PLANNING, EVALUATION, & PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE OF PLANNING & CAPITAL FINANCING
OFFICE OF PLANNING & FINANCE
In July 2007, the Office split into two administrations: Finance, and Planning. They report directly to the Deputy Secretary for Health Care Financing.
OFFICE OF PRIMARY CARE & RURAL HEALTH
OFFICE OF PUBLIC HEALTH ASSESSMENT
OFFICE OF PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE
OFFICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
OFFICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF RURAL HEALTH & PRIMARY CARE SERVICES
OSTEOPOROSIS PREVENTION & EDUCATION TASK FORCE
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene)
Appointed by Governor: Sally J. Baum; Katherine M. Chin; Yvette Colon; Marc C. Hochberg, M.D.; Donna M. Landis, R.N.; Emilia Marley, R.N.; Maureen H. Marsh; Simon C. Mears, M.D.; Irid B. Naver; E. Anne Reicherter; James P. Richardson, M.D.; James J. Rybacki, Pharm.D.; William W. Scott, Jr., M.D.; one vacancy.
Ex officio: vacancy, Osteoporosis Prevention Coordinator, Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene
The Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Task Force was created in October 2002 (Chapter 443, Acts of 2002). The Task Force was to determine what osteoporosis programs, educational materials, and technical assistance are available nationwide; what osteoporosis patients, their families, and caregivers need; what health care providers need to provide services to osteoporosis patients; and what services are available to osteoporosis patients. The Task Force also considered whether treatment groups, support groups, and rehabilitation services are in place and available, and where and what quantity of bone density testing equipment is located in Maryland.
To the Department, the Task Force recommended legislation or regulations to implement osteoporosis treatment and educational programs. The Task Force also advised the Department on developing an education and outreach campaign, including educational materials targeted towards high risk groups. For health care providers, professional education programs were recommended to assist with diagnostic procedures and understanding research findings. Finally, the Task Force made recommendations on how the Department should collect data to track incidences of osteoporosis in Maryland.
The Task Force last met in 2006.
P.M. TO A.D.N. VALIDATION COMMITTEE
PANEL TO REVIEW OFF-LABEL USES OF DRUGS
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
Appointed by the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene, the Panel to Review Off-Label Uses of Drugs was authorized in 1994 (Chapter 647, Acts of 1994). Particular cases in which there is a dispute about medical insurance payments for off-label use of drugs were reviewed by the Panel. The Panel also investigated drugs prescribed for treatments other than those approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration and advised the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene whether a particular off-label use was medically appropriate. The Secretary forwarded Panel recommendations to the Maryland Insurance Commissioner who could direct insurers to pay for the drug (Code 1957, Art. 48A, sec. 490AA; Insurance Article, sec. 15-804).
The Panel ceased operations and dispanded after several years.
PAYMENT SYSTEMS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
PERFORMANCE & BENEFITS
PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE COUNCIL
The Council's twenty-one members represented a cross-section of Department employees and included the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene and three Deputy Secretaries.
PERSONNEL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
POLICY, PLANNING, & DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
POLICY & HEALTH STATISTICS ADMINISTRATION
POLICY & PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, functions assumed by Quality Assurance Division in 2002.
POLICY DEVELOPMENT
PRACTICE OF MEDICINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
PRESCRIPTION DRUG SAFETY ACT LEGIBILITY OF PRESCRIPTIONS WORK GROUP
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
In July 2004, the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene formed the Prescription Drug Safety Act Legibility of Prescriptions Work Group (Chapter 503, Acts of 2004). The Work Group studied the issue of prescription legibility and recommended changes in law or regulation necessary to ensure patient safety. The study also was to define procedures for implementing any recommended changes; specify how to train and educate prescribers about changes; and consider the feasibility of eliminating handwritten prescriptions after a specified date.
On February 1, 2005, the Work Group submitted an interim report to the Senate Finance Committee and the House Health and Government Operations Committee, and its final report on August 15, 2005.
PREVENTION & DISEASE CONTROL
PRIVACY & CONFIDENTIALITY WORK GROUP
PROGRAM COST & ANALYSIS DIVISION
PROGRAM SYSTEMS & OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATION
PROVIDER MANAGEMENT
PSYCHIATRIST ASSISTANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
R.N. TO B.S.N. VALIDATION COMMITTEE
RADIATION ONCOLOGY/THERAPY TECHNOLOGY, MEDICAL RADIATION TECHNOLOGY, & NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS (RICA) - ROCKVILLE
REGIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS - SOUTHERN MARYLAND
The Regional Institute opened as Cheltenham Center in 1976. Then, it was funded by a State grant from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene through the Prince George's County Health Department. In 1982, the Center became a State institution renamed the Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents - Prince George's County (Chapter 891, Acts of 1982). Since 1989, it was known as the Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents - Southern Maryland. The Institute served boys and girls with serious emotional disturbances, ages 12 to 18 years old, from Calvert, Charles, Prince George's and St. Mary's counties. The Institute closed June 30, 2008.
RESEARCH
ROSEWOOD CENTER
Rosewood Center was established in 1888 as the Asylum and Training School for the Feeble Minded of the State of Maryland (Chapter 183, Acts of 1888). The Asylum and Training School first admitted children in 1889. From 1912 to 1961, it was known as Rosewood State Training School. In 1961, the School became Rosewood State Hospital (Chapter 89, Acts of 1961). When the State Department of Health merged with the Department of Mental Hygiene in 1969, the Hospital was renamed Rosewood Center.
The Center provided for the care, education, training and habilitation of persons with intellectual disabilities from Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Harford and Howard counties and Baltimore City. Specialized services to manage behavior also were available. Rosewood was licensed to serve 225 residents, a budgeted capacity of 195 residents, and served a daily average of 159 residents in FY2008 (Code Health-General Article, sec. 7-305).
Rosewood Center closed effective July 1, 2009 (Executive Order 01.01.2008.01).
SALISBURY BRANCH LABORATORY
SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME DRUG & ALCOHOL PROJECT
SOUTHERN MARYLAND REGIONAL LABORATORY (Cheverly)
SPECIAL POPULATIONS DIVISION
For adolescents addicted to drugs or alcohol, and for their families, the Division developed, monitored, and funded assessment and treatment services. Youths under age 18 or, if eligible for Medical Assistance, under age 21, and their families could secure help locally. Services included screening; clinical assessment; drug and alcohol education, and counseling; clinical intervention; case management; residential treatment and long-term continuing care; intensive outpatient and day treatment; and family therapy. Teenagers were referred by local schools, departments of social services, or offices of juvenile services for treatment.
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, functions absorbed by Community Prevention and Treatment Services Division in 2001.
STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE
STATE BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION OF RESIDENTIAL CHILD-CARE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS
STATE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS
STATE BOARD OF ELECTROLOGISTS
STATE BOARD OF PHYSICIAN QUALITY ASSURANCE
STATE HEALTH RESOURCES PLANNING COMMISSION
STUDY COMMITTEE ON BUY-IN PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY
Appointed by Governor: Charles H. Culbertson; Mary E. James.
Designated by participating agencies: Alice L. Burton; Chris Coats; Janet Ennis; Jeffrey Gruel; Michael R. Lachance; Paul Roeger; Marla Rothouse; Arlene Veronsky, Pharm.D.
In July 2000, the Study Committee on Buy-In Prescription Assistance for the Elderly formed (Chapter 544, Acts of 2000). The Committee looked into the feasibility of a buy-in prescription program for those elderly persons whose income and assets make them ineligible for benefits under the Maryland Pharmacy Assistance Program.
In December 2000, the Committee submitted its report to the General Assembly.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE & COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADMINISTRATION RATE-PAYMENT SYSTEM
James P. Johnson, Chair (chosen by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene)
Appointed by Senate President: Delores G. Kelley
Appointed by House Speaker: Karen S. Montgomery
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: Sandy Atkins; Theodore N. Giovanis; Alan C. Lovell; Catherine Lyle; Monica McCall; Vickie Mills; Tiye Mulazim; J. Colfax Schnorf, Jr.; Mark Schultz; Audrey S. Waters.
Ex officio: David C. Romans, designee of Secretary of Budget & Management; James P. Johnson, designee of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene.
In July 2007, the Task Force to Study the Developmental Disabilities Administration Rate-Payment Systems was authorized (Chapters 33 & 34, Acts of 2007). To develop recommendations that address the structural underfunding of community services, the Task Force reviewed the current rate system for community-based services funded by the Developmental Disabilities Administration and reviewed the Administration's cost report. The Task Force also identified existing mandates for service delivery; compared the costs for funding them with State funding; considered what cost-effective practices are used in other states; and identified what changes to make in the reimbursement system that implement best practices and better support self-directed services.
The Task Force reported to the Governor and General Assembly in June 2008. Authorization for the Task Force continued through July 31, 2008.
WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR PERMITTING & PRESCRIPTION DRUG INTEGRITY ACT WORK GROUP
David Ross Chason, Chair
The Wholesale Distributor Permitting and Prescription Drug Integrity Act Work Group formed in July 2007 (Chapter 352 & 353, Acts of 2007). The Work Group was charged with surveying the availability of electronic track-and-trace pedigree technology across the entire prescription pharmaceutical supply chain.
Any prescription drug distributed outside normal distribution channels is required to have a pedigree. The Work Group determined when exactly the technology to track such pedigrees would be available, and recommended a target date to the State Board of Pharmacy for implementing the technology.
In January 2009, the State Board of Pharmacy reported the Work Group's recommendations to the Senate Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, and the House Health and Government Operations Committee.
WORK GROUP ON CULTURAL COMPETENCY & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Cynthia Vice, Chair
Appointed by Senate President: Delores G. Kelley
Appointed by House Speaker: Shawn Z. Tarrant
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: Lynn H. Albizo, Esq.; Mohammad Akhter, M.D.; Thomas E. Arthur; Cyntrice Bellamy; Jennifer Blake; Sharon Bloom; Lillian Bowie; E. Keith Colston; Janet M. Cornick, Ed.D.; Antoinette W. Coward; Herbert Cromwell; Adelaide C. Eckardt; Mariana Falconier, Ph.D.; Heidi Holland; Paula C. Hollinger; Carlessia A. Hussein, Dr.P.H.; Iyanrick W. John, Esq.; Paula Lafferty; Christine McKee; Ilana Mittman; Oscar L. Morgan; Sabitri Morris; Madge Pat Mosby; Shirley Nathan-Pulliam; Martha D. Nathanson; Tricia D. O'Neill; Kaliz Oaks; Malinda B. Orlin, Ph.D.; Linda Raines; Kakoli Ray; Iris Reeves; Mary Russell; Artemio Taguding; Keisha Tatum; Melissa Vice; Joseph Weiss; Donna Wells; Tony Wright.
The Work Group on Cultural Competency and Workforce Development for Mental Health Professionals was authorized in July 2007 (Chapter 412, Acts of 2007). The Work Group was to study and make recommendations concerning options to facilitate the licensure or certification of foreign-born and trained mental health professionals; training programs to help foreign-born and trained mental health professionals prepare for licensure and certification examinations; ways to train and educate mental health professionals to be culturally competent; need for changes to licensing or certification requirements; and other means to ensure access to culturally sensitive and competent mental health services.
In January 2008, the Work Group reported to the Governmor, General Assembly, and the Joint Committee on Access to Mental Health Services.
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Staff: Yvette Dixon (410) 402-8004
Under Health Care Financing, the Beneficiary Services Administration formed in December 1999 to consolidate program eligibility functions. It consisted of Eligibility Determination; Eligibility Operations; and Eligibility Policy. In September 2007, it was abolished.
Completed its work in Nov. 1993.
Restructured as Financial Management Administration in Oct. 2003.
Disbanded in July 1997.
Under AIDS Administration, renamed Center for Prevention Programs in 1997.
Under AIDS Administration, renamed Center for Epidemiology and Analysis in 1997.
Under AIDS Administration, renamed Center for HIV Patient Services in 1997.
Under AIDS Administration, restructured as Center for Prevention, Education, and Training in July 2004.
Under AIDS Administration, renamed Center for Epidemiology and Health RESEARCH in 1998.
Under AIDS Administration, merged with Center for Health Data to form Center for Epidemiology and Health Services Research in 1998.
Under AIDS Administration, merged with Center for Epidemiology and Health Research to form Center for Epidemiology and Health Services Research in 1998.
Under AIDS Administration, combined with Center for HIV Health Services to form Center for HIV Care Services in Dec. 2006.
Under AIDS Administration, combined with Center for HIV Client Services to form Center for HIV Care Services in Dec. 2006.
Under AIDS Administration, renamed Center for HIV Client Services in 2001.
Under Family Health Administration, reorganized as Office of Chronic Disease Prevention in June 2008.
Under AIDS Administration, reorganized as Center for Prevention Planning, Development, and Evaluation in 2000.
Under AIDS Administration, functions dispersed to other centers in July 2004.
Under AIDS Administration, reorganized in 1997 as Center for Education & Training.
Under AIDS Administration, abolished in 1997; most functions absorbed by Center for Education and Training.
Under AIDS Administration, functions assumed by Center for Epidemiology and Health Services Research in July 2004.
Under State Board of Nursing, reorganized in 1997 as Nurse-Midwife Peer Review Advisory Committee.
Under Office of Injury and Disability Prevention, moved to Division of Rehabilitation Services in State Department of Education in 1996; its funding lapsed in 1997.
Staff: Tracy DeShields (410) 767-3480
Co-Chair: Beatrice M. Rodgers, Director, Office for Individuals with Disabilities
TASK FORCE ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COMMUNITY ACCESS
The Community Access Steering Committee was authorized by the Governor within the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in July 2000 (Executive Order 01.01.2000.13; Executive Order 01.01.2000.15; Executive Order 01.01.2000.17). The charge of the Committee was to develop a comprehensive plan to expand community access opportunities to a wider range of persons with disabilities, including those currently in State facilities, those in private facilities, those in private facilities who receive government assistance, and those about to be placed in such facilities. The Committee identified proven practices and strategies that allow persons with disabilities to access more community-based services. Initiatives that enhance State efforts to accelerate placement of persons with disabilities in integrated, community-based settings were recommended by the Committee.
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene
Diane K. Coughlin, Chair
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene
Deborah I. Chang, Chair
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene
Oscar L. Morgan, Chair
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene
Beatrice M. Rodgers, Chair
In July 2001, divided into Community Health Administration and Family Health Administration.
In Jan. 1997, renamed Laboratories Administration.
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, renamed Community Services Division.
Within the Developmental Disabilities Administration, the Community Services Advisory Commission was created in 1986 (Chapter 797, Acts of 1986). Annually, the Commission updated a five-year plan to improve community services and programs for persons with developmental disabilities. The plan included alternative ways and means to finance and expand services and programs.
Staff: Tricia Roddy (410) 767-5809; e-mail: roddyt@dhmh.state.md.us
Under Fiscal Services Administration, abolished in Dec. 2001; functions transferred to Office of Contract Policy, Management, and Procurement.
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, reorganized in 2001 as Justice Services.
Crownsville Hospital Center originated as the Hospital for the Negro Insane of Maryland in 1910 (Chapter 250, Acts of 1910). The Hospital opened to patients in 1911 and was renamed Crownsville State Hospital in 1912 (Chapter 187, Acts of 1912). Under the Department of Mental Hygiene, it desegregated in 1949 (Chapter 685, Acts of 1949). Brought into the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in 1969, the Hospital in 1973 was renamed Crownsville Hospital Center (Chapter 740, Acts of 1973). Effective July 1, 2004, it closed to patients.
Under the HealthChoice and Acute Care Administration, created in Jan. 2000, functions dispersed to Acute Care and Managed Care in Nov. 2005.
Under Maryland Health Care Commission, reorganized as Center for Information Services and Analysis in July 2006.
Under Maryland Health Care Access and Cost Commission, the Work Group last met in July 1996 and concluded its work in 1997.
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
Jane S. Casper, Chair
Carol Antoniewicz; Deborah G. Badawi, M.D.; Donna M. Behrens, R.N.; Winifred J. Booker, D.D.S.; Yvonne Bronner, Sc.D.; Carol Caiazzo; Leigh Stevenson Cobb; Harold S. Goodman, D.M.D.; Leslie E. Grant, D.D.S.; Hakan O. Koymen, D.D.S.; Tonia Lewis; Elyse Markwitz; Miguel McInnis; Garner D. Morgan, D.D.S.; Laurie J. Norris, J.D.; Elizabeth M. Ruff, M.D.; Donald Shell, M.D.; Mark A. Sniegocki; Leslie Stevens; Norman Tinanoff, D.D.S.; Anthony J. Valdes; Grace Williams; Grace S. Zaczek; Linda C. Zang.
Under Office of Health Care Quality, renamed State Programs in 2001.
Under Licensing and Certification Administration, reorganized in 1997 as Developmental Disabilities, Substance Abuse and Community Mental Health Program. Ambulatory care functions were transferred to join Hospitals and Complaint Program.
Under Medical Care Policy Administration, renamed Division of Medical Services in Oct. 1997.
Under Medical Care Finance and Compliance Administration, renamed Program Services and Review Division in July 1997.
Under Medical Care Finance and Compliance Administration, renamed in July 1997 as Quality Assurance Services Division.
Under Medical Care Policy Administration, functions of the Division were assigned to other divisions in Oct. 1997.
Under Laboratories Office, the Division was abolished in Dec. 1996.
Under Medical Care Policy Administration, disbanded in Oct. 1997.
Under Laboratories Administration, reorganized as Public Health Microbiology Division in Nov. 2004.
Under Medical Care Policy Administration, renamed Division of Medicaid Eligibility in Oct. 1997.
Within Vital Statistics Administration, abolished in April 1999.
Under Medical Care Policy Administration, functions of the Division were assigned to other divisions in Oct. 1997.
Under Laboratories Administration, reorganized as Environmental Public Health Microbiology Division in Nov. 2004.
Under Laboratories Administration, renamed Newborn and Childhood Screening Division in Nov. 2004.
Under Health Care Financing, reformed in 2003 as Division of Hospital and Physician Services within Office of Health Services.
Under Medical Care Policy Administration, renamed Division of Managed Care in Oct. 1997.
Under Laboratories Administration, reorganized as Office of Quality Systems and Maintenance, Office of Safety and Security, and Office of Continuing Education and Training in Nov. 2004.
Under Medical Care Policy Administration, renamed Division of Planning and Evaluation in Oct. 1997.
Under Medical Care Finance and Compliance Administration, renamed Recipient Services Division in July 1997.
Under Community and Public Health Administration, functions were assigned to Specialty Care Division under Office of Children's Health in Jan. 1998.
Under Office of Health Services, reformed as Long-Term Care and Community Support Services Administration in Jan. 2000.
Under Board of Physician Quality Assurance, function transferred to Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services System on Jan. 1, 1999.
In February 2006, merged with Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response to form Office of Preparedness and Response under Public Health Services.
Under AIDS Administration, reorganized as Prevention, Evaluation, Surveillance, and Research in 2001.
Under Office of Secretary and formerly under direction of Chief of Staff, functions dispersed among Regulatory Programs, Operations Administrative Support, and Office of Public Relations and Governmental Affairs in Aug. 2005.
James Block, M.D., Co-Chair
Alvin Powers, Co-Chair
Formerly under Community and Public Health Administration.
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, renamed Prevention and Treatment Services in 1998.
Under Operations, reorganized as Budget Revenue Administration in Nov. 2008.
Under Fiscal Services Administration, functions assumed by Office of Contract Policy, Management, and Procurement in July 2001.
Under Operations. reorganized as Budget Management Office in 1997.
Under State Board of Physicians, reformed as Executive Services-Fiscal Division.
In Oct. 2003, functions absorbed by Financial Management Administration.
Under Mental Hygiene Administration, privatized in July 1996.
The General Services Administration was created as the Office of General Administration by 1973. Renamed the General Administrative Services Administration by 1983, and the General Services Administration by 1985. Support services for supplies and procurement, space allocation, fleet management, mail, photocopying, building services, and capital construction were provided by the General Services Administration. Coordination and technical assistance were provided statewide to maintenance and engineering projects; asbestos identification and abatement; and abatement of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), which are toxic chemicals found in insulating oils for electric transformers and switch gear.
Renamed Health Care Financing in Dec. 1999.
Under Maryland Health Care Access and Cost Commission, the Committee last met in Feb. 1995 and concluded its work in 1997.
Joseph A. Mead, Jr., M.D., Chair
Under Maryland Health Care Commission, functions dispersed to Center for Hospital Services, and Center for Long-Term and Community-Based Services in July 2006.
Reorganized as Office of Planning, Development, and Finance in Dec. 1999.
Under State Health Resources Planning Commission, functions of this unit were merged with the Policy Analysis Division in Jan. 1997 to form the Planning and Policy Analysis Division.
Under Mental Hygiene Administration, closed in Oct. 1998.
Under Maryland Health Care Commission, split into Ambulatory Surgical Facility Performance Evaluation Guide Steering Committee and Hospital Performance Evaluation Guide Steering Committee in 2004.
In July 2006, renamed Hospital Performance Evaluation Guide Advisory Committee.
Under Licensing and Certification Administration, this program was joined together with the Ambulatory Care Program in 1997.
Formerly under Program Systems and Operations Administration, reorganized in July 1997 as Information Resources Management Administration.
Under Laboratories Administration, restructured as Regulatory and Administrative Programs, and Scientific Programs in Nov. 2004.
Under Laboratories Administration, reorganzied as Office of Laboratory Emergency Preparedness and Response in Nov. 2004.
Reorganized as Office of Quality Assurance in March 1999.
Under State Board of Physicians, reformed as Licensure and Practice of Medicine Advisory Committee in 2003.
Renamed Community and Public Health Administration in Jan. 1997.
Under Office of Health Care Quality, renamed Federal Programs in 2001.
Staff: Michael A. Nolin (410) 455-6759
Richard Bennett, M.D., Chair
Stanford A. Alliker; Kris W. Baldock; Marge Burba; David Carliner; Ronald Cuffie; Paula C. Hollinger; Christine L. Jowers; Brian K. McHale; Mary Catherine Naugle; Vivian Omagbemi; Joan O'Sullivan; Joanna L. Pierson, Ph.D.; William Wiley; Mary Zervos.
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, renamed Management Information, Continuous Quality Improvement, and Office of Education and Training for Addiction Services in 1998.
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, reformed as Management Services in 2001.
Under Medical Care Operations Administration, reorganized as HealthChoice in July 1998.
Renamed Maryland Health Care Commission on Oct. 1, 1999 (Chapter 702, Acts of 1999).
Under Mental Hygiene Administration, transferred to School of Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore, on July 1, 2005.
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
J. Glenn Morris, Jr., M.D., Chair
Anthony Amaroso, M.D.; Helen E. Bowlus, Esq.; Rashid Chotani, M.D.; Charles Davis, M.D.; John Koerner; Joseph P. Libonati, Ph.D.; Melissa McDiarmid, M.D.; Trish M. Perl, M.D.; Steven Snow; Dotti Stout; David Torpey, Sc.D.; Robert A. Venezia, Dr.P.H.; Matthew A. Wallace.
Appointed by State Advisory Council on Arthritis & Related Diseases:
Marc C. Hochberg, M.D., Co-Chair
Stephen D. Von Gunden, Co-Chair
Within the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, the Massage Therapy Advisory Committee was created in 1999 (Chapter 397, Acts of 1999). The Committee advised the Board on certification, and regulatory and disciplinary matters relating to the practice of massage therapy. Appointed by the Board, the Committee consisted of six members (Code Health Occupations Article, sec. 3-5A-04).
The MMIS-II System was implemented in 1995.
Staff: Timothy Engelhardt (410) 767-6764
Robert C. Bristol; Robert Bullen; Linda Cole; Deanna Dell; Randy Dixon, Jr.; Joseph Dvorak; Brian Finglass; Stephen Hiltner; Michael Johansen; Adam Kane; Joanne Keiser; Mary Beth Kepler; Mark Koppelman; John Langan; Paul Miller; Rev. Richard Reichard; John W. (Jack) Schammel; Larry Silverman; Douglas C. Sommers; Patricia Supik; Marjorie Taylor; James Warner; Mark Woodard.
Under Medical Care Policy Administration, renamed Maryland Medicaid Advisory Committee in 1996 (Chapter 352, Acts of 1996).
Functions dispersed to other administrations under Health Care Financing in Dec. 1999.
Reorganized as Office of Operations and Eligibility, Medical Care Programs in Dec. 1999.
Reorganized as Office of Health Services in Dec. 1999.
Under State Board of Physician Quality Assurance, discontinued by vote of Board on Oct. 1, 1996.
Under State Board of Nursing, Committee functions assigned to Nurse Anesthesist Peer Review Advisory Committee in 1996.
In September 1999, the Maryland Health Care Commission formed the Nursing Home Report-Card Steering Committee. The Committee developed a system to comparatively evaluate the quality of care in nursing homes which was implemented by July 2001 (Chapter 382, Acts of 1999). In 2004, the Committee reformed as the Nursing Home Performance Evaluation Guide Steering Committee, and in August 2006, it was replaced by the Long-Term and Community-Based Services Advisory Committee.
Under Maryland Health Care Commission, renamed Nursing Home Performance Evaluation Guide Steering Committee in 2004.
Under Community and Public Health Administration, combined with Office of Maternal Health and Family Planning to form Center for Maternal and Child Health in Jan. 2000.
Under Family Health Administration, one component reformed in May 2003 as Preventive Medicine Residency Program and transferred to Community Health Administration; other functions combined with Office of Injury and Disability Prevention to form Center for Preventive Health Services.
Under AIDS Administration, funding ended in March 2005.
Under Operations Administrative Support, renamed Office of Equal Opportunity Programs in Aug. 2006.
Under Operations Administrative Support, renamed Office of Procurement and Support Services in April 2006.
Under Laboratories Administration, reorganized as Division of Drug Control in Nov. 2004.
Under Health Care Financing, renamed Office of Eligibility Services in Sept. 2007.
Under Community Health Administration, restructured as Office of Environmental Health Coordination and Regulatory Affairs in March 2005.
Under Family Health Administration, restructured as Center for Health Promotion, Education, and Tobacco Use Prevention in May 2002.
Under Community and Public Health Administration, renamed Office for Genetics and Children with Special Health Care Needs in March 2000.
Under Family Health Administration, combined with certain components from Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Public Health Residency Program to form Center for Preventive Health Services in May 2003.
Under Community Health Administration, disbanded in Dec. 2004, with some functions transferred to Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response, and others moving to Office of Health Policy and Planning under the Family Health Administration.
Under Community and Public Health Administration, combined with Office of Children's Health to form Center for Maternal and Child Health in Jan. 2000.
Under Health Care Financing, split into Office of Eligibility, and Office of Systems, Operations and Pharmacy in July 2007.
Under Health Care Financing, renamed Office of Operations, Eligibility and Pharmacy in 2004.
Under Health Care Financing, renamed Office of Planning and Finance in Sept. 2002.
Under Community and Public Health Administration, renamed Office of Public Health Assessment in Jan. 1997.
Under Operations Administrative Support, restructured as Office of Capital Planning, Budgeting and Engineering Services in Aug. 2006.
The Office of Planning and Finance began in 1984 as the Office of Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation. In 1987, it reorganized as the Policy Analysis Administration and, in 1988, as the Policy and Health Statistics Administration. In 1995, it was made part of Business and Regulatory Services. Renamed the Health Services Analysis and Evaluation Administration, it was placed under Health Care Policy, Finance, and Regulation in April 1997. It became the Planning, Development, and Finance Administration in December 1999, the Office of Planning, Development, and Finance in January 2000, and the Office of Planning and Finance in September 2002.
Under Family Health Administration, reorganized as Office of Rural Health and Primary Care Services in April 2005.
Under Family Health Administration, functions absorbed by Center for Preventive Health Services in May 2003.
Under Community Health Administration, functions assumed by Office of Preparedness and Response in Feb. 2006.
Under Operations, restructured as Office of Communications in Feb. 2009.
The Office of Public Relations and Governmental Affairs organized in 2005 to oversee the Volunteer Services Division and five offices: Appointments and Executive Nominations; Communications; Constituent Services; Governmental Affairs; and Regulation and Policy Coordination. Abolished in December 2008, and functions dispersed to Office of Secretary and Deputy Secretary, Operations.
Under Family Health Administration, functions transferred to Office of Health Policy and Planning in July 2006.
Staff: Audrey S. Regan, Ph.D. (410) 767-3431; e-mail: aregan@dhmh.state.md.us
No longer under State Board of Nursing.
Staff: John W. Southard, M.D. (410) 767-6778
David S. Ettinger, M.D., Chair
Under Maryland Health Care Access and Cost Commission, the Committee last met in Nov. 1996 and concluded its work in 1997.
Under Maryland Health Care Commission, functions transferred to Center for Health Care Financing and Health Policy, and Center for Long-Term and Community-Based Services in July 2006.
Under Office of Secretary, last met in Nov. 2002.
At the direction of the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene, the Performance Excellence Council convened in December 2000. The Council planned and facilitated Departmentwide achievement and maintenance of performance excellence standards in leadership, strategic planning, customer satisfaction, information and analysis, human resources, process management, and results.
Under Operations, renamed Office of Human Resources on May 1, 2004.
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, renamed Policy and Program Development Division in 1994.
Renamed Health Services Analysis and Evaluation Administration in April 1997.
The Policy and Program Development Division originated as the Policy, Planning, and Development Division and became the Policy and Program Development Division in 1994. Administration policies, rules, and regulations governing alcohol and drug abuse treatment were formulated by the Division. The Division provided technical assistance to all methadone programs, oversaw their compliance with State and federal regulations, and monitored private methadone programs. It also monitored treatment of pregnant addicts and compiled quarterly statistics on their admissions, retentions, and deliveries. In addition, the Division served as liaison to the Federal Center for Substance Abuse Treatment.
Under State Health Services Cost Review Commission, reorganized as Policy Analysis and Research in Nov. 1999.
Under State Board of Physicians, merged with Licensure Advisory Committee to form Licensure and Practice of Medicine Advisory Committee in 2003.
Contact: Anna D. Jeffers (410) 764-4755; e-mail: adjeffers@dhmh.state.md.us
Jeanne G. Furman, P.D., Co-Chair
Joseph Moser, M.D., Co-Chair
Murray R. Berkowitz, M.D.; Caroline T. D'Wynter; Isabella Firth; Mayer Handelman, P.D.; William B. Icenhower, M.D.; Joan McGarvey-Hovatter; Barbara Newman, R.N.; Howard Schiff, P.D.; Sidney B. Seidman, M.D.; William Vaughn, R.N.
Formerly under Community and Public Health Administration.
Under Maryland Health Care Access and Cost Commission, the Work Group last met in Dec. 1996 and concluded its work in 1997.
Under former Budget Management Office, reorganized as Cost Accounting and Reimbursement Division under Financial Management Administration in 2005.
Renamed Medical Care Operations Administration in July 1997.
Under the HealthChoice and Acute Care Administration, created in Jan. 2000, restructured as Managed Care in Nov. 2005.
Under Board of Physician Quality Assurance, disbanded in 1993.
No longer under State Board of Nursing.
Under State Board of Physicians, renamed Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance Advisory Committee in Oct. 2008 (Chapter 328, Acts of 2008).
On May 9, 2001, renamed the John L. Gildner Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents (RICA) - Rockville to honor its founding chief executive officer, who died in Nov. 1999.
P. O. Box 369
9400 Surratts Road, Cheltenham, MD 20623
Under State Health Services Cost Review Commission, abolished in Nov. 1999 when its functions transferred to Policy Analysis and Research.
Rosewood Lane, Owings Mills, MD 21117
Under Laboratories Administration, merged with Eastern Shore Regional Laboratory in June 1999.
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, federal funding for Project ceased in 2000.
Under Laboratories Administration, closed in July 2007.
The Special Populations Division organized in Fiscal Year 1985 as a project of the Alcoholism Control Administration. It continued under the Special Projects Division when the Addictions Services Administration formed in 1987. The following year, it organized into the Youth, Adolescents, and Family Division. In 1993, The Division became the Children, Youth, and Families Division and, in 1995, the Special Populations Division.
Formerly under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, abolished effective Oct. 1, 1997 (Chapter 5, Acts of 1997).
Restructured as State Board for Certification of Residential Child-Care Program Professionals in Oct. 2008 (Chapter 218, Acts of 2008).
In Oct. 2008, restructured as State Board of Chiropractic and Massage Therapy Examiners (Chapers 242 & 243, Acts of 2008).
On July 1, 2003, Board responsibilities and assets transferred to Electrology Practice Committee under State Board of Nursing (Chapter 422, Acts of 2003).
Restructured as State Board of Physicians in July 2003 (Chapter 252, Acts of 2003).
Abolished Oct. 1, 1999 (Chapter 702, Acts of 1999); functions assumed by Maryland Health Care Commission.
Staff: Alice L. Burton (410) 767-6479
Under Licensing and Certification Administration, this program was reorganized in 1997 as Developmental Disabilities, Substance Abuse and Community Mental Health Program.
(410) 951-5303; e-mail: kmauprivez@dhmh.state.md.us
Staff: Anna D. Jeffers (410) 764-4794
Staff: Daryl C. Plevy (410) 402-8348; e-mail: dplevy@dhmh.state.md.us
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