A new law expanding who is eligible for free care is expected to help low-income Mainers, but also strain hospitals already grappling with the impact Medicaid cuts will have on their finances.
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Maine’s rural hospitals brace for impacts after Senate approves Trump Medicaid cuts
The sweeping policy bill approved by the U.S. Senate Tuesday is expected to cut off health coverage for tens of thousands of Maine residents, adding to financial pressures on the state’s already strained hospitals.
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Maine’s hospitals say they’re under threat by proposed Medicaid cuts
Sen. Susan Collins, a key vote, has not indicated whether she will vote in favor of President Trump’s budget bill.
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Providers fear Medicaid cuts could worsen Maine’s health care access crisis
Tens of thousands of residents in the state could lose health insurance under the budget proposal before Congress.
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Maine health care providers clash with pharmaceutical industry over discount drug program
A Maine bill would prevent pharmaceutical companies from restricting use of a federal discount program that save millions of dollars for hospitals and other providers.
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Maine’s hospitals are in dire financial shape, report says
The state’s major hospitals rank near the bottom among 50 states in 3 metrics — operating margin, debt burden and age of facilities — according to an analysis done for the Maine Hospital Association.
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As birthing units continue to close, potential solutions emerge
In rural Maine, cross-training staff, incorporating more independent providers, and expanding training are some of the solutions being proposed.
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Sen. Collins introduces bill to support maternal health at rural hospitals
Seven Maine hospitals have closed their birthing centers in the past decade, and 2 more will do so this year.
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Maine health groups push for law to protect access to discount drug program
Supporters say the bill is intended to help community health clinics access discounted drugs, but the pharmaceutical industry accuses hospitals of exploiting the program to increase profits.
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Maine hospitals sound alarm about proposed cuts in Gov. Mills’ budget
The reimbursement rate cutbacks would amount to about a 36% cut in Medicaid payments to some doctors, according to hospital operators.