Healthy Hospitals.
Healthy Communities.
The Maryland Hospital Association serves hospitals and health systems through collective action to shape policies, practices, and performance, advancing health care and the health of all Marylanders.
CARE TAKES ALL OF US
Our health system is strongest when hospitals, partners, policymakers, and communities work together.
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Healthy Hospitals are the Foundation of Healthy Communities
MHA’s member-driven priorities in 2026 are:
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Healthy Hospitals. Healthy Communities.
Support policies that strengthen hospitals’ ability to deliver high-quality care, ensuring healthier communities by expanding access to care and promoting financial sustainability. -
Ensure Fair Payment for Emergency Care
Stop Emergency Department Denials and Downcoding -
Support Maryland’s Hospital Workforce
Oppose Mandated Hospital-Wide Staffing Committees; Add a Hospital Representative to the Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC) -
Support a Successful Transition to the AHEAD Model
Preserve Access to Care for All Maryland Communities -
Protect Patient Care from Rising Legal and Insurance Costs
Defend Maryland’s Medical Liability Framework
Building a Healthy Workforce
Care starts with the professionals who serve patients and their communities both inside and outside the hospital. JoinMdHealth, an initiative launched by MHA and our members, connects current and future hospital employees with education and career opportunities that match their strengths and goals.
Caring for Communities
To MHA hospitals and health systems, caring for their community extends far beyond the hospital walls. Each member hospital and health system takes a holistic approach in neighborhoods and with local partners to address the needs of their community.