The same pressure felt in Bridgton exists for other rural hospitals and their host communities.
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Maine Voices: Want better, less complicated health insurance? Push the narrative, not the name
A ‘single-payer’ plan is a target on the back of its supporters. But what about a ‘Medicare Public-Private Partnership’?
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Public gets a chance to weigh in on insurers’ ACA rate requests for 2019
Two meetings, in Bangor and Portland, will allow residents to ask questions and comment on proposed increases of up to 13.8%.
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Maine industry leaders embrace new health insurance options for business groups
Critics say changes announced Tuesday by the Trump administration will hurt the Affordable Care Act market and promote shoddy plans.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Republican tax bill hurts medical care
The vote by Sen. Collins and Rep. Poliquin set the stage to strip all of us of our insurance coverage for pre-existing health conditions.
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Rate hikes sought by Maine’s ACA insurers come in lower than expected for 2019
The proposed increases for individual health plans average just over 9 percent, and they will be reduced further if a state-run reinsurance program is revived.
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Maine Voices: Let’s hear positions on health care from a wide range of candidates
Our nonprofit group tried surveying some and got a 44 percent response on the top issue for voters in the state.
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Community Health Options, Harvard Pilgrim plan to offer 2019 ACA coverage in Maine
They remain the only health insurance companies offering ACA-compliant insurance to Mainers.
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FDA names drugmakers accused of blocking cheaper generics
Regulators say some drugmakers use ‘gaming tactics’ to block cheaper copycat versions.
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Rep. Poliquin co-sponsors bill to cut $7 billion from federal Child Health Insurance Program
The Republican, who represents the 2nd District, cites a report that says the cuts save money and would not affect enrollment, but critics say it sends a misguided message about the government’s priorities.