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Signs for former Obamacare health insurance plans lay next to a fence in Columbia, South Carolina, on Jan. 28, 2023. (REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo)
May 29, 2026

Americans are dropping out of Obamacare, including in MD

More Americans are dropping out or being kicked off Obamacare health insurance for nonpayment than in past years — including in Maryland.

Gov. Wes Moore gave his fourth State of the State address Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in the State House in Annapolis. (Office of the Governor)
May 29, 2026

Moore vetoes divorce records protection, among other bills

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore vetoed five bills after the 2026 legislative session, including legislation that intended to protect divorce records from the public.

Mike Muempfer, director of the Maryland School Mental Health Response Program. (Submitted photo)
May 29, 2026

What’s MD doing for mental health in schools?

Maryland educators continue to reckon with the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic on children's mental health.

Sheppard Pratt's psychiatric urgent care centers are designed to improve access to mental health care and providing an alternative to emergency rooms which often have long wait times for those seeking mental health care. (Submitted photo)
May 28, 2026

‘Nothing to be ashamed of’: Mental health experts talk stigma, AI on panel

The Daily Record hosted a mental health webinar with experts from Sheppard Pratt, monarc and Kaiser Permanente.

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May 28, 2026

New MD laws: What goes into effect June 1 — or already has?

These new Maryland laws go into effect June 1 — or already have.

Chesapeake Cancer Alliance volunteers Mimi Maliszewski, Carol Mallon and Michelle Karczeski participate in the 13th Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration Walk May 9, raising funds for Cancer LifeNet. (Photo by Alex Kruger)
May 27, 2026

Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration Walk supports Cancer LifeNet

The 13th annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration Walk was held May 9 and raised more than $85,000 for Cancer LifeNet.

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May 26, 2026

Mental healthcare gaps persist in MD rural, urban areas

Maryland’s mental healthcare system looks different depending on where you live. And in some corners of the state, it barely exists at all.

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May 26, 2026

Full psychiatric hospitals challenge MD

Maryland’s state psychiatric system is under mounting pressure as hospitals statewide continue operating at near full capacity.

The Edward A. Garmatz United States District Courthouse in Baltimore.
May 22, 2026

2 MD doctors who beat Russian conspiracy case sue over news release

Two Maryland doctors accused of sharing private health information with the intention of benefiting Russia are suing the DOJ after their indictment was thrown out.

A rendering of the $540 million, 325,294-square-foot University of Maryland Shore Regional Medical Center at 10000 Longwoods Road, part of University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), is anticipated to open in 2028. It will have room for 122 private rooms 27 emergency department bays, seven operating rooms and a helipad. It will also feature a 60,000-square-foot medical office and outpatient services building adjacent to the tower. The new facility will replace the UM Shore Medical Center on South Washington Street in Easton. (Photo courtesy of the University of Maryland Medical System)
May 22, 2026

Hospitality group agrees to purchase Eastern Shore hospital site

Bluepoint Living, a hospitality company, has agreed to buy an Easton Hospital property as its Eastern Shore business footprint expands.

UnitedHealthcare sign outside of its office building in Minnetonka, Minnesota, on Dec. 11, 2025. (REUTERS/Tim Evans)
May 21, 2026

26K-plus Marylanders could see insurance hikes under UnitedHealthcare

UnitedHealthcare’s requests to increase premiums for tens of thousands of customers midyear are facing pushback in Maryland.

The $23 million in grants announced Tuesday by Gov. Wes Moore will help participating organizations recruit underrepresented Marylanders, including women and people of color, to fill registered apprenticeship programs in Maryland’s expanding industries, including health care, technology and transportation. (Daily Record file photo)
May 20, 2026

MD Governor’s Office for Children launches resource hub for parents

The Governor’s Office for Children has launched a website to connect expecting and new parents with helpful state resources.