HB 995

Workgroup to Study the Rise in Adverse Decisions in the State Health Care System - Establishment

Sponsor: Joseline A. Peña-Melnyk (District 21)Committee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Health - InsuranceStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 672 (as of Dec 1, 2025)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Establishing the Workgroup to Study the Rise in Adverse Decisions in the State Health Care System to make recommendations to improve State reporting on adverse decisions, reduce the number of adverse decisions, and develop recommendations for legislation to address the rise in adverse decisions; and requiring the Workgroup to report its findings and recommendations to certain committees of the General Assembly by December 1, 2025.

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Testimony (0)

MGA witness list

FAV 31FavorableFWA 9Favorable with amendments

Position	Witness	Organization	Testimony
FAV	Elliott, Robynlobbyist	American College of Nurse Midwives -Maryland Affiliate	Written (PDF)
FAV	Johnson, Deronlobbyist	Amgen	Position only
FAV	Shattuck, Daniellobbyist	Brocato & Shattuck	Oral
FAV	Searcy, Talisha	City of Takoma Park	Written (PDF)
FAV	Hudson, Lee	Delaware-Maryland Synod, ELCA	Position only
FAV	Schnittger, Stephanie	Luminis Health	Oral
FAV	Bayless, Victoria	Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center	Oral
FAV	Navabi, Jenniferlobbyist	Maryland Academy of Physician Assistants	Written (PDF)
FAV	Navabi, Jenniferlobbyist	Maryland Community Health System	Written (PDF)
FAV	Nicklas, Andrewlobbyist	Maryland Hospital Association	Oral + Written (PDF)
FAV	Whitaker, Jakelobbyist	Maryland Hospital Association	Written (PDF)
FAV	Grant, Marie	Maryland Insurance Administration	Oral + Written (PDF)
FAV	Grant, Marie	Maryland Insurance Administration	Written (PDF)
FAV	Plante, Cecilia	Maryland Legislative Coalition	Written (PDF)
FAV	Plante, Cecilia	Maryland Legislative Coalition	Written (PDF)
FAV	Peters, Sarahlobbyist	Maryland Podiatric Medical Association	Written (PDF)
FAV	Doherty, Daniel	Maryland State Dental Association, Maryland Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons	Position only
FAV	Routson, Kimberlylobbyist	MedStar Health	Written (PDF)
FAV	Rosen-Cohen, Nancy	NCADD-Maryland	Written (PDF)
FAV	Williams, Irnise	OAG	Written (PDF)
FAV	Coleman, Ryan	President, Randallstown NAACP	Position only
FAV	Kaplowitz, Richard KAP	Year	Written (PDF)
FAV	(MD), State of Maryland	Individual	Written (PDF)
FAV	Delegate Pena-Melnyk, Delegate Pena-Melnyklegislator	Individual	Oral
FAV	Delegate Pena-Melnyk, Delegate Pena-Melnyklegislator	Individual	Oral
FAV	Elliott, Robynlobbyist	Individual	Position only
FAV	Elliott, Robynlobbyist	Individual	Position only
FAV	Kauffman, Dannalobbyist	Individual	Oral
FAV	Meyerovich, Mark	Individual	Position only
FAV	Meyerovich, Mark	Individual	Position only
FAV	Peña-Melnyk, Chair Joseline	Individual	Written (PDF)
FWA	Williams, Irnise	OAG	Written (PDF)
FWA	Puentes, Ericalobbyist	Progressive Maryland	Oral + Written (PDF)
FWA	Celentano, Matthewlobbyist	The League of Life and Health Insurers of Maryland	Written (PDF)
FWA	Kaplowitz, Richard KAP	Year	Written (PDF)
FWA	(MD), State of Maryland	Individual	Written (PDF)
FWA	Delph, Yvette	Individual	Written (PDF)
FWA	Elliott, Robynlobbyist	Individual	Oral + Written (PDF)
FWA	MacMillan, Jacqueline (Jackie)	Individual	Written (PDF)
FWA	Waheed, Fatima	Individual	Oral

Organizations on record

American College of Nurse Midwives -Maryland AffiliateFAV 1

AmgenFAV 1

Brocato & ShattuckFAV 1

City of Takoma ParkFAV 1

Delaware-Maryland Synod, ELCAFAV 1

Luminis HealthFAV 1

Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical CenterFAV 1

Maryland Academy of Physician AssistantsFAV 1

Maryland Community Health SystemFAV 1

Maryland Hospital AssociationFAV 2

Maryland Insurance AdministrationFAV 2

Maryland Legislative CoalitionFAV 2

Maryland Podiatric Medical AssociationFAV 1

Maryland State Dental Association, Maryland Society of Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeonsFAV 1

MedStar HealthFAV 1

NCADD-MarylandFAV 1

OAGFAV 1FWA 1

President, Randallstown NAACPFAV 1

Progressive MarylandFWA 1

The League of Life and Health Insurers of MarylandFWA 1

YearFAV 1FWA 1

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVElliott, RobynAmerican College of Nurse Midwives -Maryland AffiliateRegistered for: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists; Amica Center for Immigrant Rights; CareForth; Chase Brexton Health System; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition…

FAVJohnson, DeronAmgenRegistered for: Amgen, Inc.

FAVShattuck, DanielBrocato & ShattuckRegistered for: Acorn Health; American Physical Therapy Association Maryland - APTA MD; Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates, P.C.; Associates in Radiation Medicine; League for People with Disabilities, The; Maryland Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics…

FAVNavabi, JenniferMaryland Academy of Physician AssistantsRegistered for: B'More Clubhouse; Chase Brexton Health System; Children's Advocacy Institute; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition; Gaudenzia, Inc.…

FAVNavabi, JenniferMaryland Community Health SystemRegistered for: B'More Clubhouse; Chase Brexton Health System; Children's Advocacy Institute; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition; Gaudenzia, Inc.…

FAVNicklas, AndrewMaryland Hospital AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Hospital Association; Adventist HealthCare, Inc.

FAVWhitaker, JakeMaryland Hospital AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Hospital Association

FAVPeters, SarahMaryland Podiatric Medical AssociationRegistered for: Action Now Initiative, LLC; Alibaba; Ameresco; American Diabetes Association; Apartment & Office Building Association; Barwood Taxi Service…

FAVRoutson, KimberlyMedStar HealthRegistered for: MedStar Health

FAVElliott, RobynRegistered for: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists; Amica Center for Immigrant Rights; CareForth; Chase Brexton Health System; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition…

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…

FWAPuentes, EricaProgressive MarylandRegistered for: Progressive Maryland

FWACelentano, MatthewThe League of Life and Health Insurers of MarylandRegistered 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…

FWAElliott, RobynRegistered for: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists; Amica Center for Immigrant Rights; CareForth; Chase Brexton Health System; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition…