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Baltimore committee reviews COMAR 10.63 revisions aimed at psychiatric rehabilitation program accountability
Summary
The Baltimore City Public Health and Environment Committee heard from BHSB on proposed COMAR 10.63 regulation changes that would clarify local behavioral health authority roles, permit LBHAs to conduct pre-site visits, restrict PRP telehealth use, and extend an enrollment pause for certain Medicaid provider types through June 30, 2026.
Councilwoman Felicia Porter convened the Public Health and Environment Committee to review proposed revisions to COMAR 10.63 and their implications for psychiatric rehabilitation programs (PRPs) in Baltimore City. Adrienne, a representative of BHSB, briefed the committee on the draft regulations and implementation challenges.
Why it matters: The draft COMAR revisions aim to tighten provider accountability and quality standards across the public behavioral health system. Porter said the hearing was “an opportunity for us to examine the accessibility, the effectiveness, the regulatory oversight of PRP services,” emphasizing local concerns about service quality and oversight.
BHSB’s role and funding: Adrienne described BHSB as the city’s local behavioral health authority and said the organization administers…
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