Acquisition or Change of Ownership
An acquisition or change of ownership occurs when a health care facility is sold or legally transferred to a new owner. During this transition, the Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC) serves as a regulatory watchdog to protect the interests of the community.
Our primary goals are transparency and public safety. We carefully review these transfers to ensure that new ownership maintains a high standard of care and that essential health services remain available and accessible to all Maryland residents.
About Maryland's Acquisition
The commission acts as a regulatory body during this process to ensure the new ownership will not harm the quality of care or the availability of services for Maryland residents.
Acquisition Application Forms
Acquisition application requirements vary according to facility type. Find the appropriate application you need here.