(a) In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, in this Part II of this subtitle, the Commission shall:
(1) Act as the State agency to represent the State under Title VI of the federal Public Health Service Act; and
(2) Periodically participate in or perform analyses and studies that relate to:
(i) Adequacy of services and financial resources to meet the needs of the population;
(ii) Distribution of health care resources;
(iii) Allocation of health care resources;
(iv) Costs of health care in relationship to available financial resources; or
(v) Any other appropriate matter.
(b) In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this Part II of this subtitle, the Governor shall direct, as necessary, a State officer or agency to cooperate in carrying out the functions of the Commission.
(c) This State recognizes the federal act and any amendment to the federal act that does not require State legislation to be effective. However, if the federal act is repealed or expires, this Part II of this subtitle remains in effect.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 19 - Health Care Facilities
Subtitle 1 - Health Care Planning and Systems Regulation
Part II - Health Planning and Development
Section 19-115 - Duties of Commission in Health Planning and Development
Section 19-116 - Studies of Systems Capacity in Health Services
Section 19-118 - State Health Plan
Section 19-119 - Institution-Specific Plan
Section 19-120 - Certificate of Need -- Health Care Facilities
Section 19-120.1 - Certificate of Conformance
Section 19-121 - Certificate of Need -- Health Maintenance Organizations
Section 19-122 - Certificate of Need -- Domiciliary Care Projects
Section 19-124 - Certificate of Need -- Direct Admissions Into Comprehensive Care Nursing Bed
Section 19-125 - Certificate of Need -- Ambulatory Care Facilities
Section 19-126 - Certificate of Need -- Action on Applications
Section 19-128 - Appeal of Administrative Decision