HSCRC Overview

Welcome to the HSCRC

The Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) is an independent state agency ensuring all Marylanders have access to high-value, affordable healthcare. We regulate hospital rates, advance health system transformation, and support the innovative Total Cost of Care Model and AHEAD Model to improve care quality, health outcomes, and cost-efficiency.

*DUE TO WEATHER, THE MEETING WILL BE HELD ONLINE ONLY**

HSCRC February 2025 Commission Meeting – February 12, 2025

VIRTUAL ONLY VIA ZOOM

The Commission will begin in public session at 12:00pm via Zoom

for the purpose of, upon motion and approval, adjourning into closed session.

The open session will resume at 1:00pm

Topic: HSCRC February Commission Meeting – February 12, 2025

Time: February 12, 2025 1:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Zoom Link to join webinar

Meeting ID: 410 764 2605

Passcode: 9Hm89B

Notices

Request for Information: HSCRC is seeking information from hospitals or other entities in partnership within the State of Maryland interested in participating in the New Paradigms in Care Delivery Program. Submissions due March 31, 2025. RFI Template

HSCRC Announces Winners of the Advancing Innovation in Maryland (AIM) Contest including a variety of ideas to improve health and healthcare in Maryland. Press Release

Emergency Department Wait Time Reduction Commission
This commission addresses factors driving longer emergency department wait times and will provide recommendations to improve access and efficiency. Learn More
Annual Filing Modernization Project
HSCRC is modernizing annual hospital filings through collaborative surveys and workgroups. Learn More
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Data Collection
Starting October 2025, hospitals will submit SOGI data to enhance inclusive, patient-centered care. Training resources are available. Learn More

Maryland's Total Cost of Care and AHEAD Model

HSCRC plays a pivotal role in Maryland's groundbreaking Total Cost of Care Model, which transforms healthcare delivery to improve outcomes and control costs, and the AHEAD Model, which will start in 2026. Learn More.

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