Maryland Hospital Association

10/27/2026

Important information for Maryland Medicaid members.

Starting January 1, 2027, some adults ages 19–64 will need to show they're working, volunteering or taking part in other approved activities (80 hours a month) to keep Medicaid coverage. Those members will also renew every six months instead of every 12.

Not everyone is affected, and some people are exempt. Maryland Health Connection will send letters to members who are, so please open and read your mail. Get the official details at MarylandHealthConnection.gov/Checkin.

10/27/2026

Congratulations to Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital’s Stephen A. Nichols, MD, Julia Rosenstock, MD, and Monique Satpute, MD, on being named among Baltimore magazine’s 2026 Top Docs! 👏

This well-deserved recognition highlights their dedication to providing exceptional, compassionate care to children and families across Maryland.

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital (MWPH) celebrates three of its “Top Docs” for being recognized by Baltimore magazine in its annual feature highlighting the area’s highest regarded physicians.

10/27/2026

More space for care, shorter waits for patients!

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center recently celebrated the completion of a new 29-bed observation unit, set to open in December. The expansion will provide dedicated space for patients needing short-term care, helping ease emergency department wait times and improve patient flow.
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball

We're celebrating an exciting milestone! 🎉

Today we held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of our new 29-bed observation unit. The unit will offer a dedicated space for emergency department patients who need short-term hospital care.

Our team is now putting the finishing touches on the unit, which we expect to open to patients in early December.

10/27/2026

🌟 Member Spotlight: Women to Watch!

Congratulations to three outstanding leaders and MHA members named among The Baltimore Sun's 25 Women to Watch in 2026!
👏 Toni Y. Scott – Director of Early Learning Classrooms, Kennedy Krieger Institute
👏 Jennifer Nickoles – President & CEO, LifeBridge Health
👏 Robin Luxon – President, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center

These inspiring women are making a difference through their leadership, dedication and commitment to strengthening healthcare and the communities they serve.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!
🔗 Read more: https://www.baltimoresun.com/2026/10/21/baltimore-suns-25-women-to-watch-2026/

10/23/2026

Why give to MHAPAC? Because your voice matters! 💪

Decisions made in Annapolis have a direct impact on Maryland’s hospitals, health care professionals, and the communities they serve. Your contribution to MHAPAC helps ensure Maryland’s hospitals have a strong, informed voice in those conversations. Help us reach our fundraising goal for 2026! Every contribution makes a difference.

👉 Support MHAPAC today: https://mhaonline.org/pac/
Your PAC. Your Voice. Our Impact.

10/22/2026

💙 Did you know? Most Maryland hospitals and health systems are nonprofit organizations, reinvesting their resources where they matter most—in patient care, lifesaving technology, health care workers and programs that strengthen our communities.

Their mission isn't about profits. It's about people.

Because Care Takes All of Us.

10/21/2026

👏 Congratulations to five MHA member leaders named among The Daily Record's 2026 Influential Marylanders!

We're proud to recognize these outstanding leaders for their contributions to health care and their impact across Maryland:
⭐ Dr. Esa Davis – University of Maryland School of Medicine
⭐ Larry L. Johnson – Johns Hopkins Medicine
⭐ Stuart M. Levine, MD, FACP – MedStar Health
⭐ Jennifer Nickoles – LifeBridge Health
⭐ Jennifer Wilkerson – Sheppard Pratt

Congratulations to all the honorees!
🔗 https://thedailyrecord.com/influential-marylanders/winners/

10/20/2026

We're Hiring!
The Maryland Hospital Association is seeking Healthcare Preparedness Coordinators for two regions:
📍 Region V: National Capital Region and Southern Maryland
📍 Region IV: Eastern Shore
Help strengthen healthcare emergency preparedness and support coordination across Maryland's healthcare community.

Learn more and apply:
Region V: https://mhaonline.org/career/healthcare-preparedness-coordinator-region-v/
Region IV: https://mhaonline.org/career/healthcare-preparedness-coordinator-region-iv/

10/19/2026

MHA was proud to join Sheppard Pratt for its Imagine Gala on Saturday, celebrating the organization's commitment to improving mental health care for children and adolescents. MHA's Tequila Terry MBA, MPH was among the evening's speakers, sharing a personal perspective on the importance of this work.

Congratulations to Harsh Trivedi, MD, MBA, and the entire Sheppard Pratt team on a wonderful event and their continued dedication to expanding access to mental health care for Maryland's children and families!

10/19/2026

👏 Congratulations to four MHA member hospital leaders named among Washingtonian's 2026 Most Powerful Women in Washington!

These outstanding healthcare leaders are making an impact across the region:
⭐ Lisa Boyle – President, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital; Senior Vice President, MedStar Health
⭐ M. Joy Drass – Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, MedStar Health
⭐ Michelle Riley-Brown – President and CEO, Children’s National
⭐ LeighAnn Sidone – President and Chief Operating Officer, Suburban Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine

We're proud to celebrate their leadership and contributions to healthcare!
🔗 https://washingtonian.com/2026/09/30/most-powerful-women-in-washington-2026/