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Bills would help modernize Md. certificate of need process
Maryland legislators will hear Wednesday the first proposals to come out of the Maryland Health Care Commission’s certificate of need modernization work group last year. Proposals that will help streamline […]
As medically assisted suicide bill advances in Md., obstacles remain
Legislation that would allow Maryland patients with a terminal diagnosis to choose to end their own lives was advanced by a legislative committee for the first time Friday, but the […]
USM adds third regional education center in southern Md.
The University System of Maryland has officially added the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center to its portfolio of regional education centers, the system announced Friday. The center, now known as […]
Lawmakers weigh health insurance mandate for Md.
A health insurance mandate aimed at drawing more people into Maryland’s insurance market could help reduce premiums and make insurance more affordable, supporters said Thursday. Legislation to create a penalty […]
Bloomberg named UM commencement speaker
Billionaire businessman and former New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg will be the commencement speaker at the University of Maryland, College Park this spring. Bloomberg is typically associated in […]
Farmers closer to growing industrial hemp in Md.
Salisbury University has signed research agreements with Maryland farmers to participate in an industrial hemp pilot program under the state Department of Agriculture, the university announced Tuesday. The university believes […]
LifeBridge Health to buy Bon Secours Hospital
LifeBridge Health plans to acquire Bon Secours Hospital while the rest of Bon Secours’ remaining presence in west Baltimore would focus on population health. Bon Secours Mercy Health and LifeBridge […]
Johns Hopkins police bill gets heard in Md. legislature
Johns Hopkins University leaders returned to the Maryland legislature Friday requesting permission to create a university police force less than a year after they were forced to abandon the proposal […]
Legislation would make Obamacare protections Md. law
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland lawmakers want to ensure the patient protections in the Affordable Care Act continue in the state, even if a ruling by a federal judge throwing out the […]
TEDCO defends loan practices, calls audit findings ‘misleading’
ANNAPOLIS — TEDCO has submitted a more detailed response to a legislative audit that found some issues with how TEDCO invested taxpayer money as the agency’s leaders prepare to meet […]
Baltimore tech executive named new health commissioner
Dr. Letitia Dzirasa, health innovation officer for Fearless Solutions, has been appointed by Mayor Catherine Pugh as Baltimore City’s next health commissioner. Dzirasa replaces Leana Wen, who left the job in […]
Study: Baltimore second-best city for women in tech
Baltimore is among the best cities in the country for women in the tech industry, a report from SmartAsset said. The city ranks second on the list, which accounts for […]
