Medicaid rate hike could yield long-term savings
If the Medicaid rate hike were implemented permanently, sources say doctor participation could spike.
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.
Former UMES employee to pay $3,800 over theft
A former University of Maryland Eastern Shore employee who used state purchasing cards to buy an Xbox, cell phones, jewelry and other items for herself has been ordered to pay $3,800 to reimburse the state.
Mixed bag for docs, students
The $39 billion budget proposal unveiled today by Gov. Martin O’Malley includes some good news for Maryland’s physicians and students but also some slaps in the face.
O’Malley seeks storm disaster declaration
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley says he is seeking a presidential disaster declaration for damage from a storm that knocked out power to more than a million in the […]






