Section 14-205.1 - Annual reportsOn or before October 1 each year, the Board shall submit to the Governor, the Secretary, and, in accordance with § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly an annual report that includes the following data calculated on a fiscal year basis:
(1) Relevant disciplinary indicators, including:(i) The number of new complaints investigated for physicians, allied health practitioners, and unlicensed individuals;(ii) The number of complaints that remain open as of June 30 of the immediately preceding fiscal year at the Board and at the Office of the Attorney General;(iii) The three most common grounds for complaints;(iv) The three most common sources of the complaints received;(v) The number and types of disciplinary actions taken by the Board;(vi) The total number of cases referred to peer review; and(vii) Of the cases referred to peer review: 1. The number of peer review cases that resulted in total disagreement;2. The number of peer review cases that resulted in charges being issued; and3. The number of peer review cases that resulted in closure or closure with an advisory letter;(2) The number of cases not completed within 18 months by the Board and the reasons for the failure to complete the cases in 18 months; and(3) For both physicians and allied health professionals:(i) The total number of all licensees;(ii) The number of initial, renewal, and reinstatement licenses issued;(iii) The number of positive and negative criminal history records checks results received;(iv) The number of individuals denied initial or renewal licensure due to positive criminal history records checks results; and(v) The number of individuals denied initial, renewal, or reinstatement licensure due to reasons other than a positive criminal history records check.Amended by 2020 Md. Laws, Ch. 613,Sec. 1, eff. 5/8/2020.Amended by 2020 Md. Laws, Ch. 612,Sec. 1, eff. 5/8/2020.Added by 2017 Md. Laws, Ch. 218,Sec. 1, eff. 4/18/2017.Added by 2017 Md. Laws, Ch. 217,Sec. 1, eff. 4/18/2017.