Jul 22, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardHealth Services Cost Review Commission Public Meeting
The Commission approved specific infusion rates for TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Medical Center and authorized a contract extension for the University of Maryland Medical Center. Members reviewed and granted confidential data requests for research projects from Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Key discussions focused on the Update Factor for Rate Year 2027 revenue growth, the launch of the Healthcare Outcome Payment Effort (HOPE) program, and funding for the Chesapeake Regional Information System for our Patients. The Commission also established a monitoring program for inpatient length of stay and evaluated draft recommendations regarding global budget services carve-outs.