About the Maryland Health Care Commission

The Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC) is a state agency that works to improve access to high-quality, affordable health care for people in Maryland. We do this by collecting and sharing data, regulating certain health care services, and providing analysis to support health policy decisions.

The Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC) is a state agency that works to improve access to high-quality, affordable health care for people in Maryland.

We do this by collecting and sharing data, regulating certain health care services, and providing analysis to support health policy decisions.

Our Role

MHCC helps shape Maryland’s health care system by:

  • Collecting and publishing health care data
  • Planning and regulating health care facilities and services
  • Analyzing health policy and trends
  • Supporting initiatives to improve access, cost, and quality

What We Focus On

Our work focuses on key areas of the health care system:

  • Access to care
  • Quality and patient safety
  • Cost and affordability
  • Health information technology
  • Policy development
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Staff
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Contact Us
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Procurement & Grants
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Careers

How We're Organized

MHCC’s work is carried out through four specialized centers, each focused on a different part of the health care system.

Our Centers

Plans and regulates the availability of health care facilities and services across the state. 

  • Develops and updates the State Health Plan
  • Reviews and approves major health care facility projects 
  • Collects data on facility capacity and use
  • Oversees Certificate of Need programs

Promotes the use of technology to improve care quality, safety, and coordination.

  • Supports statewide health information exchange
  • Encourages adoption of electronic health records
  • Develops best practices for health IT
  • Manages the Patient Centered Medical Home Program
     

Provides data, analysis, and technical support to guide health policy decisions.

  • Maintains and analyzes large health care data sets
  • Produces reports on costs, insurance, and access
  • Supports internal systems and the MHCC website
  • Promotes transparency in health care pricing
     

Helps consumers compare health care options and make informed decisions.

  • Publishes quality reports on hospitals and providers
  • Maintains consumer-facing comparison tools
  • Reports on patient experiences and outcomes
  • Promotes transparency and accountability
     

Leadership and Staff

MHCC is led by an Executive Director and supported by administrative and legal staff. Our team includes experts in health policy, data analysis, planning, and research.

Strategic Plan

MHCC’s priorities are outlined in its Strategic Report.