Maryland Health - General Section 13-509

      In addition to the powers and duties set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Advisory Council has the following powers and duties:

            (1)      To advise the Department on the implementation of the Program;

            (2)      To provide assistance to the Department in the development of the Program by:

                  (i)      Recommending an integrated State program of education and applied research in gerontology and geriatrics;

                  (ii)      Developing and coordinating programs in vocational rehabilitation and industry designed to assist individuals with arthritis to remain productive members of the State's workforce;

                  (iii)      Coordinating the development of a strategic plan of patient education throughout the State, involving State and local health departments, private agencies, pharmaceutical companies, medical schools, and related professional organizations;

                  (iv)      Addressing gaps in the delivery of State service and to make recommendations designed to contain costs associated with arthritis prevention, treatment, and vocational training;

                  (v)      Coordinating the activities of public and private agencies, medical schools, and related professional groups to improve the quality of life for individuals with arthritis and their families; and

                  (vi)      Making any other recommendations for carrying out the purposes of the Program as provided in § 13-504 of this subtitle; and

            (3)      To submit a report annually to the Governor on the work of the Advisory Council.