Health Care Malpractice Claims - Health Care Provider - Definition
Sponsor: Nick Charles (District 25)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Courts and Court Personnel - StatewideStatus: Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the definition of 'health care provider' to include an employee, agent, or contractor of a hospital who is licensed, certified, registered, or otherwise authorized to render health care services in Maryland in provisions relating to health care malpractice claims.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableUNF 3Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Floyd, Brandonlobbyist | Johns Hopkins | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Allen, Hannahlobbyist | Maryland Chamber of Commerce | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Whitaker, Jakelobbyist | Maryland Hospital Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Routson, Kimberlylobbyist | MedStar Health | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Elliott, Robynlobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Charles, Senator Charleslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Tolley, George | Dugan, Babij, Tolley & Kohler, LLC | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Clarke, Patrice | Maryland Association for Justice, Inc. | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Brocato, Deborahlobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
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…