Office of Health Care Quality Stakeholder Advisory Council - Establishment

SB 240 establishes the Office of Health Care Quality Stakeholder Advisory Council to provide feedback to Maryland's Office of Health Care Quality about oversight of health care facilities and to notify the Secretary of Health if the Office is negligent in its oversight duties. The council, composed of 18 members including legislators, agency representatives, frontline health workers, nursing home residents, advocacy groups, and industry stakeholders, must hold biannual public meetings with live streaming and public comment opportunities starting in 2027. It will review data on facility inspections, complaints, and response times from the Office, compile feedback into summary reports, and develop recommendations to improve care quality. The council must annually report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and Maryland General Assembly beginning in 2027.