Recent Articles from Alissa Gulin
Unmanned aircraft test site to open in St. Mary’s County
Researchers at the University of Maryland’s engineering school hope to put Maryland at the forefront of the unmanned aircraft industry.
Centers get $500K to expand behavioral health services
Two health centers in Maryland each received $250,000 from federal officials to expand behavioral health services.
Medicaid rate hike could yield long-term savings
If the Medicaid rate hike were implemented permanently, sources say doctor participation could spike.
UMCP, Hopkins get high marks with entrepreneurs
Aspiring entrepreneurs in Maryland have two great options for higher education, according to ranking website College Choice.
Five physical therapy practices form joint organization
Five physical therapy practices in the mid-Atlantic have joined forces and will now operate as Pivot Physical Therapy.
Maryland extends pay hike for Medicaid physicians
Maryland officials are spending tens of millions of dollars to extend a federal pay hike for physicians who serve Medicaid patients, but it’s unclear whether the incentive has been effective at increasing those patients’ access to care.
Howard Co. tops Medicaid enrollment growth list
Maryland’s health insurance exchange continues to process new enrollees, mostly in Medicaid but also through “special enrollments” for people who have experienced a qualifying life event, like switching jobs or getting married.
Legg Mason profit jumps 51 percent
Thanks in part to strategic acquisitions and restructuring efforts completed or announced over the past several months, Legg Mason Inc.’s net income jumped 51 percent during the quarter that ended June 30 compared to the comparable period last year.
Employers warming back up to MBA aid plans?
It wasn’t too long ago that aspiring C-suite professionals could pursue graduate degrees entirely on their employer’s dime.
Sharfstein’s two legacies
For most Marylanders, if the name Dr. Joshua M. Sharfstein rings a bell, it’s probably because they’ve read about his role as chairman of the state health insurance exchange.
State gives $1M grant to Washington County
The Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development approved a $1 million conditional grant to Washington County to help Hagerstown-based National Golden Tissue expand.
Two Md.-based Habitat for Humanity groups merge
Two Maryland-based Habitat for Humanity groups announced Wednesday their plans to merge.













