Our health care system includes a lot of hidden costs “One of my most unpleasant experiences as a physician was our small practice’s monthly review of patients’ unpaid bills…their difficulty paying their medical bills . . . read more »
Americans pay more for health care per capita than any other country in the world, and by a wide margin. Like it or not, Medicare for all may be the only solution. In this Special . . . read more »
In her letter to the editor, Beth Franklin describes her experience with Medicare Advantage, then compares it to universal health care. “…Getting to the C-scan required three separate referrals and medical appointments until I finally . . . read more »
In his letter to the Portland Press Herald, David Jolly explains the many ways that universal health care would help our health system woes. He concludes: “…Everyone realizes our health care system is broken. Its . . . read more »
From wellness spas to salaries, the true financial picture deserves a deeper look. Maine AllCare supporter Mary Ann Larson of Bangor cautions that “we should greet the reporting on the country’s “nonprofit” hospital systems’ financial . . . read more »
In his letter to the Portland Press Herald, Bill Keller of Windham responds to Press Herald writer Joe Lawlor’s article about surprise medical bills for emergency care. Mr. Keller highlights “the impact on individuals in . . . read more »
Maine AllCare board member Mike Bacon, and the organizer of Maine AllCare’s letter writing team, was once again published in the Bangor Daily News. Letter: Single payer could help health system woes You can read . . . read more »
In his letter to the editor, Maine AllCare board member Michael Bacon honors Frances Perkins’ work for national health insurance. His letter gives a brief history of universal healthcare proposals over the years. He notes . . . read more »
Access to primary care would save untold millions in avoided medical costs associated with chronic and preventable illnesses. In his recent address at the University of New England, Sen. Bernie Sanders said we have the . . . read more »
David Jolly writes: “An opinion piece in the June 1 Press Herald celebrates increased lung cancer survival rates due to better treatment options and the relatively recent introduction of lung cancer screening. It concludes by . . . read more »
