Rep. Van Hollen Warns Shutdown Would Disrupt NIH

Health care and research at NIH endangered by budget stalemate, Rep. Chris Van Hollen says.

Affordable Care Act Leads to Higher Health Insurance Coverage in Maryland, Nationally

Almost two years after the Maryland Health Connection exchange launched Oct. 1, 2013, 92.1 percent of people in Maryland have health insurance coverage, up by three percent from a year ago, according to data released Wednesday morning.

DC Fair Holds Marijuana Competition

The first ever marijuana-growing contest was held at Washington, D.C.’s state fair.

Limited Access to Primary Care Could Be Crowding Maryland’s Emergency Rooms

Crowding in emergency departments in Maryland is forcing hospitals to request that EMTs divert their patients in ambulances elsewhere.

‘Smart’ Meters Energize a Controversy in Maryland

Utilities, Activists Disagree on Digital Meters’ Benefits

Annapolis Roundup

A roundup of recent activity in Annapolis.

Graphic: Hogan vs. O’Malley on State of State Priorities

During Gov. Larry Hogan’s first State of the State speech this week, he spent way more time talking about the state budget and taxes than his predecessor Gov. Martin O’Malley.

Conference Looks at Community Health Workers’ Role in Improving Health Care Equity

The 11th Annual Maryland Health Disparities Conference brought together state health officials and experts from across the health care field Wednesday to talk about the key role community health care workers play.

Multi-County Battle Underway to Fight Cell Towers On School Playgrounds

UPPER MARLBORO-Activists from Anne Arundel, Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties took their fight to halt construction of cell towers on public school playgrounds to a meeting of the Prince George’s County Board of Education.  By Cara LaMaina.

Maryland’s Medical Marijuana Program Provides Insight for Prospective Business Owners

BETHESDA – Prospective medical marijuana business owners learn the ins and outs about state and federal laws as the state of Maryland gears up to implement its own medical marijuana law.