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Rural Health Care in Maine: Essential and At Risk

There is growing recognition, in Maine and across the country, of the health care struggles experienced in rural places. But what can be done, and how could a publicly funded, … See more

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Universal healthcare bill enacted in Maine

WEBAt the end of June, the Maine Health Care Act LD 1045 became law without the Governor’s signature. Two key components of the new law are the Maine Health …

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New Report: Universal Health Care in Maine Could Reduce Costs …

WEBAUGUSTA, Maine — A universal, publicly funded health care system that covers every Maine resident could save Maine $1.5 billion in total health care spending, …

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Maine Legislative Initiatives

WEBMaine AllCare offers a guide to preparing and delivering testimony, available HERE. Maine AllCare has been working in support of universal health care legislation in Maine since …

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Maine AllCare: Fair and Efficient Health Care Coverage for Maine …

WEBMaine AllCare promotes the establishment of publicly funded health care coverage for all Maine residents. This system must be efficient, financially sound, politically sustainable …

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Observations on inequality and inequity in our healthcare system

WEBIn September, I presented a resolution to the 2021 Maine Medical Association’s General Assembly, urging support for “the establishment of an equitable, …

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Four things YOU can do to bring universal healthcare to …

WEB2) Help gather signatures to get a resolve on the ballot in Nov. 2022 to direct the Maine Legislature to create a universal health care plan for Maine. Maine Health …

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Maine AllCare announces campaign to put universal healthcare on …

WEBThe initiative is being put forward by Maine Healthcare Action, a campaign launched by the organization Maine AllCare. A summary of the ballot measure says it …

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Maine Healthcare Action launches ballot initiative

WEBSOUTH PORTLAND — Maine Health Care Action, a non-profit Maine organization, has launched a ballot initiative entitled, “Resolve, Directing the …

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Universal health care and racial justice

WEBMedicare and racial justice: Film: “Power to Heal” (preview) Bullfrog Films and BLB Film Productions 2018 “ Power to Heal shows both the destructive legacy of …

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State of Maine Health Care 2019

WEBTo try to answer these questions, Maine AllCare asked people from around the state about the accessibility and affordability of health care in a survey done in fall 2019. More than …

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Town Resolutions and Ballot Initiatives

WEBThe municipalities of Bangor, Blue Hill, Brunswick, Orono, and Penobscot approved resolutions in 2020. The resolutions request the Maine Legislature “to create an …

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Let’s go all out for universal health care in the US

WEBThe idea of state-level universal health care, despite its shortcomings, is a powerful and compelling tool for education and for organizing the power of the people …

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Gov. Jay Inslee signs bill creating a Universal Healthcare …

WEBRELEASE DATE: May 13, 2021. OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON — On May 13, 2021 Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation setting up a permanent universal healthcare commission to …

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New survey on Mainers' views of health care affordability and

WEBOn May 11, Consumers for Affordable Health Care (CAHC), a nonprofit focused on helping Mainers access health insurance and care, released the results of a …

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How universal health care can be anti-racist

WEBA universal, single-player health care system would provide health care to all, regardless of race, income, disability, prior health conditions, employment status, or immigration …

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A Community that Cares: personal stories in support of universal

WEBThe Greater Brunswick Area Chapter of Maine AllCare has put together a short video featuring several area citizens who share their compelling personal stories, explaining …

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BDN Op-Ed: Our health care system is broken and we need …

WEBIn a recent Op-Ed contributed to the Bangor Daily News, by Maine AllCare board member Ted Sussman argues that the suspension of Maine Healthcare Action’s …

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