Maryland Department of Health - Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Levels of Care - Study
Sponsor: Seth A. Howard (District 30B)Committee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Public HealthStatus: Hearing 3/27 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Maryland Department of Health to conduct a certain study on linkages between levels of care within the substance use disorder treatment and recovery continuum of care; and requiring the Department to report the results of the study and make recommendations on improvements to existing discharge and linkage requirements to certain committees of the General Assembly by December 1, 2024.
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Testimony (12)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableUNF 4UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Arnold, Tyahna | Ashlar Government Relations | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lowe, Lisa | F.A.C.E. Addiction Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Tompsett, Thomas | Harris Jones & Malone | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bingham, Jeffrey | LARS | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Howard, Delegate Howardlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Howard, Delegate Howardlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Harris, Mrs. | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Ferro, Basile | Elevate Recovery Centers, LLC | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Lippens, Craig | MD Addiction Directors Council | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Rosier, Collanlobbyist | Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Hessler, Thereselobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Lynch, Meghan | Maryland Department of Health | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFHessler, ThereseRegistered for: City of Gaithersburg; Elevate Recovery Centers; Evolve Kids Care; Evolve Life Centers; High Roller Technologies; Laila's Gift…