The Health Services Cost Review Commission

The Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) is a government agency that oversees hospital costs and rates in Maryland. Its primary goal is to ensure hospitals provide quality care while controlling costs. It sets and monitors the prices hospitals can charge for services to promote efficiency and affordability. By regulating hospital rate-setting, the HSCRC aims to balance cost management with high-quality patient care, making healthcare more predictable and sustainable for patients, providers, and insurers.