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    Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program Advisory Council for Physicians and Physician Assistants

    Backgr​ound​

    Senate Bill 626 (2022), codified as §24-1708 of Maryland's Health General Article, establishes the MLARP Advisory Council for Physicians and Physician Assistants, which shall: 
            (1)    Seek permanent and diverse revenue sources to aid in the stability and further development of the Program;
            (2)    Help ensure maximum use of federal funds;
            (3)    Use available data and information to help direct funding to priority areas;
            (4)    Monitor similar loan programs in other states and ensure that the Program remains competitive;
            (5)    Assist the Department in the administration of the Program;
            (6)    Help market and raise awareness of the Program through educational institutions and other appropriate entities as an incentive to health care providers to practice in 
                    underserved areas; and
            (7)    Make recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on any necessary changes to the Program.
            (8)    On or before October 1 each year, the Council shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the 
                    activities and recommendations of the Council.

    This site will be updated upon initiation of Advisory Council activities.​



    Members ​
    To view the list of workgroup members click here​.


    Those partners listed in Senate Bill 626 (2022)​ include:
    • Chair of Health Services Cost Review Commission or designee
    • Chair of Maryland Health Care Commission or designee
    • President of Maryland Hospital Association or designee
    • Dean of University of Maryland School of Medicine or designee
    • Dean of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine or designee
    • President of MedChi or designee
    • Representative of the Maryland Primary Care Office
    • Representative of Maryland Board of Physicians
    • Representative of Maryland Academy of Physician Assistants
    • Any other determined necessary by the Secretary


    Reports ​
    Advisory Council Report and Recommendations​ to the Governor and Maryland General Assembly - 2023



    Meetings ​
    To review information related to past meetings, click here.

    Next Meeting:
    Wednesday, May 1, 2024 · 11:00am – 12:30pm
    Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/zeo-bxcg-gvg
    Or dial: ‪(US) +1 513-855-2377‬ PIN: ‪154 580 708‬#​

    Wednesday, August 7, 2024 · 11:00am – 12:30pm
    Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/zeo-bxcg-gvg
    Or dial: ‪(US) +1 513-855-2377‬ PIN: ‪154 580 708‬#

    Wednesday, October 2, 2024 · 11:00am – 12:30pm
    Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/zeo-bxcg-gvg
    Or dial: ‪(US) +1 513-855-2377‬ PIN: ‪154 580 708‬#

    ​We welcome your input!
    We welcome feedback and input from all interested parties. Send your comments to mdh.providerworkforceprograms@maryland.gov​​​.​​


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    Last Updated: 04-29-202​4