Three Md. Eastern Shore primary care facilities to receive funding through new program
MARYLAND – The Maryland Department of Health has announced a $19 million startup funding program to expand primary care access in underserved Maryland communities.
A total of 11 primary care practices are being awarded funding through the new program, which builds on the existing Episode Quality Improvement Program, a voluntary program providing incentive payments to physicians who improve the quality of care and reduce the cost of care provided to medicare patients.
On the Eastern Shore, three practices will receive funding:
- Lower Shore Clinic (Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico Counties)
- Eastern Shore Primary Care & Wellness (Dorchester and Somerset Counties)
- Somerset Primary Care
“The Episode Quality Improvement Program for Primary Care is a major investment in Maryland’s health care landscape, focused on delivering essential services to communities that have historically lacked access to primary care,” said Maryland Secretary of Health, Dr. Laura Herrera Scott. “This funding reflects our commitment to health equity, ensuring that every Marylander, regardless of where they live, can access high-quality, comprehensive primary care in their community.”
The funding will be distributed over the next three years, and funds will be used for infrastructure costs, including building new facilities, recruiting new providers, and establishing services tailored to meet the unique health needs of their local communities.
