Maine AllCare News Archives

Testify on 2/18/26 – Protect Maine Hospitals from Private Equity Takeovers

February 15, 2026

Dear Supporters of Maine AllCare and Universal Health Care: At 10 AM on Wednesday, February 18 in Room 220 of the Cross Building the Maine legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance, and Financial Services Committee will hold public hearings on . . . read more »

It’s time to embrace “Medicare for All” — and confront the forces standing in the way

January 27, 2026

Medicare for All is the only plan that would actually address the root causes of the current system’s mounting problems In his article in Truthdig, Slashed Subsidies and the Single-Payer Solution, Conor Lynch talks about . . . read more »

It’s time to abandon private health insurance

January 24, 2026

From the Portland Press Herald, January 7, 2026 It’s time to abandon private health insurance | Letter In his recent op-ed, Dr. Jeffrey Barkin highlights one of the ways in which private health insurers let . . . read more »

New Study on the impact of Real Estate Investment Trusts on hospitals supports new recommendations by Private Equity Commission

December 19, 2025

A new study examining the impact of Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) ownership of hospitals shows a significantly higher risk of harm to hospitals and the communities they serve, underscoring the urgency of legislative action . . . read more »

Maine support for Medicare for All surges

December 15, 2025

A white woman wearing winter wear, sitting in a wheelchair and holding a sign that reads "Love it! Improve it! medicare for All." Two others with healthcare focused signs stand behind her. They are in front of the federal building in Bangor, Maine.

Maine reaches a breaking point in health care infrastructure and insurance costs as the U.S. Senate fails to secure ACA subsidies Manchester, Maine — December 13, 2025 Maine is on the verge of a multi-pronged . . . read more »

Maine should remain wary of private equity takeovers of hospitals

November 29, 2025

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By Geoffrey Gratwick MD and David Jolly DrPH (As published in the opinion section of the Bangor Daily News on November 25, 2025) Maine’s health care system is in a death spiral. Costs are rising faster . . . read more »

Governor Mills Affirms Support for Universal Healthcare & Medicare for All

November 25, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 25, 2025 Governor Mills Affirms Support for Universal Healthcare Yesterday November 24, 2025 in a forum with Representative Pingree on the impact of the rollbacks of the Affordable Care Act premium . . . read more »

Healthcare Chaos in Maine: Northern Light Health and Anthem Dispute Leaves Maine Patients in Limbo

November 4, 2025

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This should be a wake-up call for policy makers. No more networks, no more tinkering: Maine needs fundamental health care system change marie@maineallcare.org Portland, Maine; November 4, 2025 Mainers are caught in a confusing maze of . . . read more »

With health care costs set to rise, Maine organizers hoping to get universal coverage on the ballot

October 30, 2025

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October 25, 2025 The Maine Morning Star is reporting a new effort to establish publicly funded health care coverage for all Maine residents. State Rep. Grayson Lookner (D-Portland) is listed as the lead petitioner for . . . read more »

Fall Call to Action: our autumn newsletter 2025

October 27, 2025

We need 75 more signatures! Please sign if you haven’t already and share widely – it’s not too late to add your voice! On November 3, Maine AllCare will visit our congressional offices in . . . read more »

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