AGENDA: Workgroup to Study the Rise in Adverse Decisions in the State Health Care System Meeting Six

Workgroup to Study the Rise in Adverse Decisions in the State Health Care System Meeting Six
Thursday, July 30, 2026
1:00 to 3:00 PM

This meeting is virtual through the Zoom platform.
ZoomGov Link: https://maryland-insurance.zoomgov.com/j/1651747807
Dial-In: (646) 828-7666
Webinar ID: 165 174 7807

Welcome - Senator Pamela Beidle, Workgroup Chair (5 minutes)

Presentation Organized by the Mental Health Association of Maryland - D. Brian Hufford, Esq., The Hufford Law Firm PLLC; Beth Ann Middlebrook, Esq., B. Middlebrook Consulting, LLC; and Paul C. Berman, Ph.D., Professional Affairs Officer, Maryland Psychological Association (30 minutes)

Comments from Public Stakeholders (15 minutes)

Overview of the MIA’s Appeals and Grievances Power BI Dashboard - Marie Grant, Insurance Commissioner (10 minutes)

Update - Use of AI for Utilization Review Denials - Marie Grant, Insurance Commissioner (10 minutes)

Summary of the Discussion Questions from Meeting #5 - Marie Grant, Insurance Commissioner (30 minutes)

New Question for Discussion - Marie Grant, Insurance Commissioner (15 minutes)

We have heard previously (note: Meeting 5) concerns that individuals may discontinue treatment earlier than clinically recommended due to concerns about coverage or actual denials/adverse decisions - what data is available to reflect that impact?

Closing Remarks

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