Posts Tagged ‘The Maryland Department of Health’
Legislation Introduced to Streamline Food Licensing, Boost Maryland鈥檚 Ag Economy
Maryland farms could soon be allowed to expand on-farm food service operations under new legislation designed to create economic opportunities and add value for local communities. The proposal, introduced by the Maryland Department of Health in coordination with the Departments of Agriculture and the Environment, would streamline food licensing by creating a new, renewable one-year…
Read MoreMaryland expands Primary Care Program services
The Maryland Department of Health is expanding advanced primary care delivery throughout the state. The expansion of these programs will help Marylanders access primary care more quickly, more effectively manage chronic conditions and reduce unnecessary hospital visits. Approximately 1.2 million Marylanders who are enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid could benefit from these advanced primary care…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Launches Free Adult Vaccine Program to Expand Immunization Access for Uninsured and Underinsured Marylanders
Governor Wes Moore today announced a first-of-its kind adult vaccine program to expand access to聽 immunizations for Maryland residents who are uninsured and underinsured. Administered by the Maryland Department of Health, the program will provide recommended vaccines for free to Marylanders aged 19 and older at local health departments across the state. The program, made…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Health Expands Behavioral Health and Community-Based Services for Children and Youth
The Maryland Department of Health has received approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to expand access to behavioral health and home and community-based services for children and youth. The federal approval is for an amendment to Maryland鈥檚 1915(i) state plan, which gives the state the authority to provide home and community-based services…
Read MoreThe Maryland Department of Health Announces $19 Million Startup Funding Program to Expand Primary Care Access in Underserved Areas
In Maryland, primary care access will be expanded in underserved communities across the state, thanks to a $19 million startup funding program that the Maryland Department of Health, in partnership with the Health Services Cost Review Commission announced today. The funding, provided through the new Episode Quality Improvement Program for Primary Care (EQIP-PC), will offer…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Health Issues Consumer Advisory for Enoki Mushrooms
The Maryland Department of Health is warning consumers not to eat enoki mushrooms produced by Enoki King Mushroom Farm of Ventura, CA, because of potential contamination with Listeria bacteria.聽Samples collected and tested by the Maryland Department of Health in early October were positive for the Listeria bacteria. The Department is working with the U.S. Food…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Health Helps Businesses Comply with the Updated Clean Indoor Air Act
The Maryland Department of Health has released new resources to help businesses comply with the updated Clean Indoor Air Act. As of July 1, 2024, the act prohibits electronic smoking devices, such as vapes and e-cigarettes, in all indoor areas open to the public. The act mandates that businesses with indoor areas accessible to the…
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