Sexton Leads Maryland’s Healthcare Rate Revolution | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

Maryland’s governor has named Kevin Sexton, former CEO of Holy Cross Health, to lead the state’s top hospital rate-setting commission — a pivotal move as the state prepares to launch its bold new AHEAD model. Designed to boost community health and foster competition, the plan marks a historic shift, including Maryland’s impending loss of Medicare rate-setting authority by 2028. With deep ties to the commission — he once served as vice chair — and a proven track record in expanding care access, Sexton is seen as the ideal leader to navigate this complex transition and steer Maryland toward a…