Maryland Health - General Section 13-1303

      (a)      The University of Maryland School of Nursing and the Advisory Board shall ensure that the following geographic areas are served by the Program:

            (1)      Western Maryland;

            (2)      The Washington metropolitan area;

            (3)      The Baltimore metropolitan area;

            (4)      Southern/Central Maryland;

            (5)      The upper Eastern Shore; and

            (6)      The lower Eastern Shore.

      (b)      The University of Maryland School of Nursing and the Advisory Board shall:

            (1)      Develop partnerships with local health departments, hospitals, schools, community associations, businesses, and other entities that can facilitate the provision of primary and preventive health care services through the Program;

            (2)      Solicit public and private grants and donations on behalf of the Program; and

            (3)      Develop a mechanism for receiving third party reimbursement.

      (c)      The University of Maryland, Baltimore may establish a nonprofit corporation to accept any public and private grants or donations made to the Program.

      (d)      (1)      On or before September 1 of each year, the University of Maryland School of Nursing and the Advisory Board shall submit a report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2-1246 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly detailing the operation and management of the Program, including:

                  (i)      The number of individuals served by the Program;

                  (ii)      The type and number of health care services provided to individuals served by the Program;

                  (iii)      The establishment and continuation of any public or private partnerships;

                  (iv)      The funding received from public and private sources;

                  (v)      Funds received through third party reimbursement;

                  (vi)      The condition and maintenance expenses of vehicles used by the Program to deliver health care services;

                  (vii)      The areas served by the Program;

                  (viii)      The impact of the Program in the communities served; and

                  (ix)      Any recommendations for enhancing or furthering the purposes of the Program.

            (2)      The Office of Legislative Audits shall audit the accounts and transactions of the Governor's Wellmobile Program in accordance with §§ 2-1220 through 2-1227 of the State Government Article.