CivicKnodeCivicKnowA project of CivicKnode
Sign in

HB 1143

Enacted
Add to calendar

Emergency Medical Services - Maryland Emergency Department Wait Time Reduction Commission - Establishment

Sponsor: Harry Bhandari (District 8)Committee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Health Care Facilities and RegulationStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 844 (as of Nov 13, 2024)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Establishing the Maryland Emergency Department Wait Time Reduction Commission to address factors throughout the health care system that contribute to increased emergency department wait times; authorizing the Commission to request data from certain entities; and requiring the Commission, beginning November 1, 2025, to report annually to the Governor and General Assembly on its activities and findings including updates on the development, impact and, implementation of the recommended programs on emergency department wait times.

AI analysis is off. Set ANTHROPIC_API_KEY to enable summaries, pros and cons, and questions.

Analysis reads the bill text, the fiscal note, and the witness list. It is generated by Claude and reviewed by nobody, so check the source documents before you rely on it.

Testimony (37)

MGA witness list
FAV 22FavorableFWA 13Favorable with amendmentsINFO 2Information only
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVBresnahan, TammyAARP MarylandWritten (PDF)
FAVMiller Smith, NoraLeague of Women Voters MarylandWritten (PDF)
FAVHartung, BruceMaryland Continuing Care Residents AssociationWritten (PDF)
FAVWhitaker, JakelobbyistMaryland Hospital AssociationOral
FAVPlante, CeciliaMaryland Legislative CoalitionWritten (PDF)
FAVPlante, CeciliaMaryland Legislative CoalitionWritten (PDF)
FAVPaul, SarahMaryland Rural Health AssociationWritten (PDF)
FAVPalmisano, AnnaMarylanders for Patient RightsOral + Written (PDF)
FAVFrey, LeslieMontgomery CountyWritten (PDF)
FAV(MD), State of MarylandIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVBhandari, HarryIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVCrespo, VirginialobbyistIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVCrespo, VirginialobbyistIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVDelegate Bhandari, Delegate BhandarilegislatorIndividualOral
FAVDelegate Bhandari, Delegate BhandarilegislatorIndividualOral
FAVHarris, Mrs.IndividualPosition only
FAVKauffman, DannalobbyistIndividualPosition only
FAVKolp, AndeIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVKolp, AndeIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVMeyerovich, MarkIndividualPosition only
FAVmcavoy, vinceIndividualPosition only
FAVmcavoy, vinceIndividualPosition only
FWAJones, RicarraEmergency Medical ServicesWritten (PDF)
FWAPinton, LukelobbyistFunk & Bolton, P.A.Oral
FWATaylor, AllisonlobbyistKaiser PermanenteWritten (PDF)
FWAGrant, MarieMDHOral
FWAKromm, JonathanMaryland HSCRCOral
FWADelbridge, TheodoreMaryland Institute for EMS Systems (MIEMSS)Written (PDF)
FWADelbridge, TheodoreMaryland Institute for EMS Systems (MIEMSS)Written (PDF)
FWAThemelis, NinaMayor's Office of Government RelationsWritten (PDF)
FWAThemelis, NinaMayor's Office of Government RelationsWritten (PDF)
FWAFrey, LeslieMontgomery CountyWritten (PDF)
FWA(MD), State of MarylandIndividualWritten (PDF)
FWABhandari, HarryIndividualOral
FWACaplan, JasonIndividualWritten (PDF)
INFOWhitaker, JakelobbyistMaryland Hospital AssociationWritten (PDF)
INFOKauffman, DannalobbyistIndividualWritten (PDF)

Organizations on record

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVWhitaker, JakeMaryland Hospital AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Hospital Association
FAVCrespo, VirginiaRegistered for: Maryland Retired School Personnel Association
FAVCrespo, VirginiaRegistered for: Maryland Retired School Personnel Association
FAVKauffman, DannaRegistered for: Amazon.com Services, LLC; American Association of Dental Boards c/o Commission on Dental Competency Assessments; Baltimore Gas and Electric Company; Behavioral Health System Baltimore; City of Rockville; Community Behavioral Health Association of Maryland
FWAPinton, LukeFunk & Bolton, P.A.Registered for: 38 Degrees North; Advanced Energy United; Alliance of Maryland Dental Plans; Allstate Insurance Company; America's Health Insurance Plans; American Council of Life Insurers
FWATaylor, AllisonKaiser PermanenteRegistered for: Kaiser Permanente
INFOWhitaker, JakeMaryland Hospital AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Hospital Association
INFOKauffman, DannaRegistered for: Amazon.com Services, LLC; American Association of Dental Boards c/o Commission on Dental Competency Assessments; Baltimore Gas and Electric Company; Behavioral Health System Baltimore; City of Rockville; Community Behavioral Health Association of Maryland