Md. Code, Health-Gen. § 2-105

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session from Chs. 2 through 1049, effective on or before 6/1/2024
Section 2-105 - Establishment of general policy
(a) The Secretary shall establish general policy for, and adopt standards to promote and guide the development of, the physical and mental hygiene services of this State and its subdivisions.
(b) The Secretary is responsible for the health interests of the people of this State and shall supervise generally the administration of the health laws of this State and its subdivisions.
(c) The Secretary shall adopt and revise as necessary a State health improvement plan that includes the following:
(1) A description of the components that should comprise the health care system;
(2) The goals and policies for Maryland's health care system;
(3) Identification of unmet needs and excess services for facilities and services not regulated by the certificate of need program; and
(4) An assessment of the financial resources required and available for the health care system.

Md. Code, HG § 2-105