Maryland’s long-standing hospital rate-setting system is entering a new phase. A two-part webinar series will help counties and health plan sponsors understand what’s changing and how it may affect healthcare costs.
Maryland’s long-standing Total Cost of Care (TCOC) waiver is set to expire, and the next phase of federal policy, the AHEAD Model, could bring sweeping changes to hospital payments and healthcare costs. These shifts will have major implications for counties as employers and public sector health plan sponsors across the state.
To help local governments prepare, Bolton is hosting a two-part webinar series featuring expert speakers Gene Ransom, CEO of MedChi and Barry Rosen, Chair of Health Practice Group at Gordon Feinblatt LLC.
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Part One (September 23, 2:00–2:45 pm, Virtual): A look back at Maryland’s unique hospital rate-setting system, why it has worked for decades, and what’s changing under the new model.
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Part Two (October 14, 2:00–2:45 pm, Virtual): Scenario planning for how new policies could impact healthcare costs, access, and county government budgets.
These changes are expected to directly affect both county employee health plans and the broader healthcare market. Staying informed will be essential for managing costs and protecting access to care.
