Agenda: Workgroup to Study the Rise in Adverse Decisions in the State Health Care System, Meeting Three

WORKGROUP MEETING #3 AGENDA

Thursday, May 7, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

This meeting is virtual through the Zoom platform.
ZoomGov link: https://maryland-insurance.zoomgov.com/j/1611407588
Dial-in: (646) 828-7666 US
Webinar ID: 161 140 7588

 

  1. Welcome - Senator Pamela Beidle, Chair, the Workgroup to Study the Rise in Adverse Decisions in the State Health Care System (5 minutes) 
  1. Review of the Workgroup's Work Plan - Marie Grant, Insurance Commissioner, Maryland Insurance Administration (10 minutes) 
  1. Presentation by Dr. Douglas Jacobs, Executive Director, Maryland Health Care Commission - Update on Medicare Advantage and CMS rules for Utilization Management (60 minutes)

  2. Comments from Public Stakeholders (as time allows)

  3. Closing Remarks

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