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Husbands, wives, and long-time friends of those who passed away from fatal illnesses shared difficult stories of supporting their loved ones in their final moments of life.

Details on the critical role of 211 and 988 in the state’s crisis prevention and mental health support.

The issue of nosebleeds in the emergency room connects to a larger concern about extended wait-times in Maryland’s emergency departments.

In Washington, D.C., 22 of 24 patients who have used the option so far are white, according to an analysis of data. One was Black and one was Hispanic.

Gov. Wes Moore joins Democratic governors in arguing that mifepristone is ‘a critical component of the reproductive health care regime in states in which abortion is legal.’

Pharmaceutical Market

The Prescription Drug Affordability Board is working with a large list of ‘eligible’ prescription drugs that meet certain statutory or regulatory metrics that could indicate a drug is hard for Marylanders to afford.

Over 245,000 Marylanders have lost health care coverage from Medicaid in a eligibility redetermination period referred to as ‘Medicaid unwinding.’

Bill would prompt the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange to file a federal waiver to permit undocumented Marylanders to use and buy individual health care plans.

Plan would impose combined reporting on corporations, increase taxes on high earners as well as inheritances and capital gains while providing some additional tax credits for low-income earners.

“Home care workers are leaving the field for jobs with higher pay and better benefits,” according to a Wednesday press release.