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.

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF DATE FOR JULY CLOSED AND PUBLIC SESSIONS

The HSCRC is rescheduling the July public meeting. The July HSCRC Public Meeting will now be held on WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 2025 at 1:00pm at the HSCRC Offices at 4160 Patterson Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215. A Zoom link to participate virtually will be posted on the HSCRC homepage earlier that week. Executive Session will be held immediately prior to public session at noon.

Notices

Call for Comments
Notice is hereby given that the public and interested parties are invited to submit written comments to the Commission on the following topic: Additional spending or investments for FY 2026 . WRITTEN COMMENTS ON THE QUESTIONS OUTLINED BELOW SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO HSCRC.PAYMENT@MARYLAND.GOV ON OR BEFORE JUNE 27, 2025. Call for Comments PDF

Graduate Medical Education Pilot - Request for Information HSCRC is seeking information from interested parties to inform the creation of a pilot program focused on increasing the physician workforce in Maryland through graduate medical education (GME) programs. Comments should be submitted to christa.speicher@maryland.gov by July 7, 2025. Request for Information.

Advancing Innovation in Maryland (AIM) Contest HSCRC Announces Winners of the 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.

IN MEMORY OF GRAHAM ATKINSON, LYNN GARRISON, AND RODNEY SPANGLER

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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