Maine AllCare News

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

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

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

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

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 »

Senate President Daughtry Convenes Commission to Protect Hospitals as Nearly Half Face Closure

October 1, 2025

Marie Follayttar Director of Communications   Senate President Daughtry Convenes Commission to Protect Hospitals as Nearly Half Face Closure Portland, Maine – Maine AllCare applauds Senate President Mattie Daughtry (Brunswick) for establishing the new Commission to Evaluate . . . read more »

More reasons to choose traditional Medicare

September 24, 2025

“It is the best choice for the individual and the best for society.” Medicare’s open-enrollment period (Oct. 15-Dec. 7) is approaching fast.  Seniors must decide whether to choose traditional Medicare ( the original, largely public . . . read more »