Efforts to create a statewide network of prescription assistance programs have stalled because of a lack of buy-in by doctors and hospital executives.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine Senate passes bipartisan prescription drug reform bills
One bill would allow Maine to negotiate to purchase drugs from Canada, while others would increase drug pricing transparency.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine hospitals can’t set prices for two-thirds of patients
The government determines the fees for those who are on Medicaid or Medicare or are uninsured.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: The shifting behind Maine health care costs
Hospitals charge private insurance three times more for the same services paid by Medicare.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Give free market a chance to ease health care expenses
A columnist calling for universal health care overlooks the history of insurance policy in Maine.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Politics
Patients ask Legislature to restrict insurers’ control over medications
But an insurance industry representative argues that a bill to regulate ‘step therapy’ would favor ‘costlier, but no more therapeutically effective, brand name drugs.’
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine Legislature is rightly taking on drug costs
Manufacturers are charging top prices to consumers, who have no choice but to pay.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: We’ve tried everything else – it’s time for universal health care
Even Maine people with insurance can’t afford to access care, and hospitals are going broke.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: There’s a better way to do health care
For-profit health insurance and pharmaceutical companies don’t deliver for everyone.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Maine Democrats have not learned their lesson
Expensive programs and tax increases will alienate moderates.