(a) On or before December 1 each year, beginning in 2024, the Council shall submit a report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly. (b) The report required under subsection (a) of this section shall: (1) Describe the activities of the Council under § 13-5003(a) of this subtitle; (2) Describe the funding sources of the Council, including grants that were applied for and accepted and the remaining balances of any current grants; and (3) Provide recommendations on the ways to address the needs of individuals living with rare diseases in the State. §13-5101. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026 PER CHAPTER 787 OF 2024 // (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) "Commission" means the Commission on Public Health. (c) "Foundational public health services" includes: (1) The following foundational areas: (i) Communicable disease control; (ii) Chronic disease and injury prevention; (iii) Environmental public health; (iv) Maternal, child, and family health; and (v) Access to and linkage with clinical care; and (2) The following foundational capabilities: (i) Assessment and surveillance; (ii) Community partnership development; (iii) Equity; (iv) Organizational competencies; (v) Policy development and support; (vi) Accountability and performance management; (vii) Emergency preparedness and response; and (viii) Communications. §13-5102. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026 PER CHAPTER 787 OF 2024 // There is a Commission on Public Health. §13-5103. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026 PER CHAPTER 787 OF 2024 // (a) The Commission consists of the following members: (1) One member of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate; (2) One member of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House; (3) The Deputy Secretary for Public Health, or the Deputy Secretary's designee; (4) The Deputy Secretary for Behavioral Health, or the Deputy Secretary's designee; (5) The Director of the Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities, or the Director's designee; and (6) The following members, appointed by the Governor: (i) Three local health officers of whom: 1. One shall be from a rural jurisdiction; 2. One shall be from a suburban jurisdiction; and 3. One shall be from an urban jurisdiction; (ii) Two representatives from State academic institutions with expertise in public health systems; (iii) A faculty member from a public health program at a historically Black college or university; and (iv) At least three but not more than five members of the public with demonstrated interest in public health and experience in at least one of the following areas: 1. Health equity; 2. Information technology; 3. Workforce; and 4. Population health. (b) In performing the duties of the Commission, the Commission shall consult with, as appropriate and necessary: (1) The Maryland Health Care Commission; (2) The Health Services Cost Review Commission; (3) The Maryland Community Health Resources Commission; (4) The Department of Budget and Management; (5) The Department of General Services; (6) The Maryland Department of Disabilities; (7) The State-designated health data utility; and (8) Any other State agency as appropriate. (c) (1) The Commission shall establish the following workgroups: (i) Funding; (ii) Governance and organizational capabilities; (iii) Workforce; (iv) Data and information technology; and (v) Communication and public engagement. (2) Each workgroup established under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include: (i) Two members of the Commission; and (ii) Members of the public with relevant experience in the subject matter of the workgroup who may include: 1. Primary and specialty care practitioners; 2. Payors; 3. Consumer advocates; 4. Hospital executives; 5. Safety net health care providers; 6. Public health practitioners; 7. Community-based organizations; and 8. Faith-based organizations. (3) The purpose of the workgroups established under paragraph (1) of this subsection is to foster broad engagement and provide expertise for the purpose of informing the work and recommendations of the Commission. (d) To the extent practicable and consistent with federal and State law, the membership of the Commission and workgroups established under this section shall reflect the racial, ethnic, and gender diversity of the State. (e) The Commission shall be cochaired by: (1) One member appointed under subsection (a)(6)(i) of this section, designated by the Governor; (2) One member appointed under subsection (a)(6)(ii) of this section, designated by the Governor; and (3) The member appointed under subsection (a)(6)(iii) of this section. (f) A member of the Commission: (1) May not receive compensation as a member of the Commission; but (2) Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget. §13-5104. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026 PER CHAPTER 787 OF 2024 // The academic institutions represented by the cochairs of the Commission shall provide staff support for the Commission. §13-5105. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026 PER CHAPTER 787 OF 2024 // The purpose of the Commission is to make recommendations to improve the delivery of foundational public health services in the State. §13-5106. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026 PER CHAPTER 787 OF 2024 // (a) The Commission shall assess the foundational public health capabilities of the Department and local health departments in the State. (b) (1) In conducting the assessment required under subsection (a) of this section, the Commission shall: (i) Explain the impact of the foundational public health capabilities on the State's ability to address foundational public health areas, including as the foundational public health areas relate to behavioral health; (ii) Explain the impact of the foundational public health capabilities on the State's ability to respond to COVID-19, overdoses, maternal and infant mortality, and other major public health challenges as appropriate; and (iii) Provide public outreach to hold at least three public meetings in different areas of the State that include an opportunity for public comment. (2) In conducting the assessment required under subsection (a) of this section, the Commission may: (i) Request deidentified and publicly available data from the Department, local health departments, and the State-designated health data utility; and (ii) Request interviews with State and local health officials. (c) (1) Based on the assessment conducted under subsection (a) of this section, the Commission shall make recommendations for reform in the following areas: (i) Organization of State and local public health departments; (ii) Information technology, information exchange, and data and analytics; (iii) Workforce, including human resources and use of the medical reserve corps for public health; (iv) Procurement, including oversight of contractors; (v) Funding; (vi) Communication and public engagement; and (vii) Any other area considered appropriate by the Commission. (2) The recommendations made under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include the funding or legislation required to implement the recommendation, if any. (3) The Commission shall justify each recommendation made under paragraph (1) of this subsection based on how the recommendation contributes to the provision of foundational public health services. (4) (i) The Commission shall make a draft of its recommendations available for public comment for 30 days. (ii) The final report of the Commission shall include a response to any substantive public comment received on the draft recommendations. (5) (i) The Commission shall use best efforts to reach consensus on its recommendations. (ii) If the Commission cannot reach consensus on its recommendations, the Commission shall include the opportunity for dissenting comments in the Commission's final report. §13-5107. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026 PER CHAPTER 787 OF 2024 // (a) On or before December 1, 2023, the Commission shall submit an interim report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, the Senate Finance Committee, the House Appropriations Committee, and the House Health and Government Operations Committee. (b) On or before December 1, 2024, the Commission shall submit an interim report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, the Senate Finance Committee, the House Appropriations Committee, and the House Health and Government Operations Committee. (c) On or before October 1, 2025, the Commission shall submit a final report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2- 1257 of the State Government Article, the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, the Senate Finance Committee, the House Appropriations Committee, and the House Health and Government Operations Committee.
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