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Chair: Anthony G. Brown, Lt. GovernorAppointed by Governor to 3-year terms: Jill A. Berger; James S. Chesley, Jr., M.D.; Richard O. Davis, Ph.D.; Barbara J. Epke; Roger C. Merrill, M.D.; Margaret E. O'Kane; E. Albert Reece, M.D., Ph.D.; Kathleen M. White, R.N., Ph.D. Terms expire 2010.
Lisa A. Cooper, M.D.; Marcos Pesquera; Jon Shematek, M.D.; Nikki Highsmith Vernick; Christine R. Wray. Terms expire 2013.
Herbert R. O'Conor State Office Building, 201 West Preston St., Baltimore, Maryland, December 2000. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
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Herbert R. O'Conor State Office Building, 201 West Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 767-5660
e-mail: russ.montgomery@maryland.gov
web: http://dhmh.state.md.us/mhqcc/
Report of Health Disparities Work Group to Maryland Health Quality & Cost Council on cultural & linguistic competency standards due Dec. 1, 2013 (Chapter 3, Acts of 2012).
The Governor created the Maryland Health Quality and Cost Council in October 2007 (Executive Order 01.01.2007.24). In May 2011, the Council was reconstituted (Executive Order 01.01.2011.09).
The Council recommends priorities for health care quality improvement and cost containment. To improve the quality of health care and limit its costs, the Council facilitates cooperation and collaboration among medical groups, hospitals, health care providers, health insurance carriers, State and local government agencies, and professional oversight and licensing boards.
The Council is developing a chronic care management plan to improve the quality and cost effectiveness of care for individuals with chronic illnesses, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes. Also, the Council will facilitate the integration of health information technology in health care systems to ensure that such technology is used to its fullest potential. The Council may examine other issues and make recommendations to improve health care quality and value throughout Maryland.
HEALTH DISPARITIES WORK GROUP
Staff: Carlessia A. Hussein, Dr.P.H. (410) 767-7117; e-mail: husseinc@dhmh.state.md.us
E. Albert Reece, M.D., Ph.D., Chair
In June 2012, the Maryland Health Quality and Cost Council was authorized to convene a work group to consider standards for cultural and linguistic competency for medical and behavioral health treatment (Chapter 3, Acts of 2012). The Health Disparities Work Group was assigned that work.
WELLNESS & PREVENTION WORK GROUP
(formerly Chronic Care Work Group)
Frances B. Phillips, R.N., Chair
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