BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has announced that Maryland Medicaid is joining a new federal initiative to improve access to and lower the cost of life-saving cell and gene therapies for sickle cell disease. By participating in the federal Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Access Model, the state will receive enhanced rebates from pharmaceutical manufacturers for high-cost treatments. The […]
BALTIMORE, MD— The Maryland Department of Health is asking for public input to help shape its proposal for a new federal program that could bring billions in funding to improve rural health care. The federal Rural Health Transformation Program, administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has allocated a total of $50 billion over five years. Maryland’s […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Gov. Wes Moore has launched a $1.6 million grant program aimed at combating substance use in rural communities across Maryland. The program, called Rural Advancement for Maryland Peers (RAMP), will expand and strengthen the state’s workforce of certified peer recovery specialists. The RAMP program is a partnership between the Maryland Department of Labor and the Maryland Department of Health. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health this week announced it will host its annual “Let’s Talk Tech” event on Aug. 18, highlighting the state’s commitment as a “Technology First State” for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The virtual event, running from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., will showcase a range of technologies designed to support greater independence. The event […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore’s office on Friday announced nearly $600,000 in grant awards aimed at strengthening Maryland’s healthcare workforce by providing career pathways and improving retention among professionals. The funding, distributed through two programs, will support occupational training for more than 300 healthcare workers. The grants are a part of the administration’s effort to address a critical need for skilled […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health and Morgan State University have launched a new apprenticeship program aimed at training the next generation of environmental health specialists in Maryland. The initiative, developed in partnership with the Maryland Professional Employees Council (MPEC), is designed for adult learners seeking careers in public health. The Environmental Health Specialist Apprenticeship Program, approved by the Maryland […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Marylanders seeking vital state benefits can now apply for multiple programs through a single, mobile-friendly online application, Governor Wes Moore announced this week. The new “Maryland Benefits One Application” aims to streamline access to critical services like Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, WIC, and energy assistance. “Today, we take a big step forward in our work to ensure that Marylanders can […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Monday declared a State of Preparedness for Maryland ahead of a hazardous heat wave expected to bring dangerously high temperatures across much of the state. The declaration aims to enhance government coordination and ensure the state is ready to respond swiftly to potential heat-related hazards. The National Weather Service forecasts extreme heat from Monday through […]