On or before October 1 each year, the Board shall submit to the Governor, the Secretary, and, in accordance with § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly an annual report that includes the following data calculated on a fiscal year basis: (1) Relevant disciplinary indicators, including: (i) The number of new complaints investigated for physicians, allied health practitioners, and unlicensed individuals; (ii) The number of complaints that remain open as of June 30 of the immediately preceding fiscal year at the Board and at the Office of the Attorney General; (iii) The three most common grounds for complaints; (iv) The three most common sources of the complaints received; (v) The number and types of disciplinary actions taken by the Board; (vi) The total number of cases referred to peer review; and (vii) Of the cases referred to peer review: 1. The number of peer review cases that resulted in total disagreement; 2. The number of peer review cases that resulted in charges being issued; and 3. The number of peer review cases that resulted in closure or closure with an advisory letter; (2) The number of cases not completed within 18 months by the Board and the reasons for the failure to complete the cases in 18 months; and (3) For both physicians and allied health professionals: (i) The total number of all licensees; (ii) The number of initial, renewal, and reinstatement licenses issued; (iii) The number of positive and negative criminal history records checks results received; (iv) The number of individuals denied initial or renewal licensure due to positive criminal history records checks results; and (v) The number of individuals denied initial, renewal, or reinstatement licensure due to reasons other than a positive criminal history records check.
‹ Prev All Maryland sections Next ›
Lexace provides legal information, not legal advice, and no attorney–client relationship is created. Statute text is provided for general information and may not reflect the most recent amendments; verify against the official state code.