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The major shortcoming of most patient portals is their linkage to a single health organization. If a patient uses more than one organization for healthcare, the patient typically needs to log on to each organization's portal to access information. This results in a fragmented view of individual patient data. [3]
Dirigo Health was created as part of Maine Public Law 469, also known as the Dirigo Health Reform Act. It was originally presented to the Maine Legislature by Governor John Baldacci in May 2003 and became law in June 2003. [4] [5] The law is a comprehensive reform of the state's health care system, addressing cost
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is the health department of Maine headquartered in Augusta, Maine, that provides public assistance, child and family welfare services, and oversees health policy and management. [1] It is the largest executive branch department in Maine, employing over 3,000 people. [1]
In June 2003, the Maine, US Legislature passed a comprehensive health insurance plan, granting low-cost coverage to all state residents by 2009. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The law stated that a semi-private agency would provide coverage to uninsured residents, small businesses, municipalities, and the self-employed. [ 2 ]
Central Maine Healthcare runs two other hospitals, one in Bridgton and another in Rumford. It operates the Maine College of Health Professions and many affiliated long-term care facilities, clinics, and practices throughout central and western Maine. The current CEO of the hospital chain is Steve Littleson.
In the United States, Medicaid is a government program that provides health insurance for adults and children with limited income and resources. The program is partially funded and primarily managed by state governments, which also have wide latitude in determining eligibility and benefits, but the federal government sets baseline standards for state Medicaid programs and provides a ...
Maine Medical Center is a teaching hospital, currently primarily affiliated with the Maine Track program at Tufts University School of Medicine. This program allows students from Maine, or those interested in practicing there, to complete the second through fourth year of medical school at MMC in Portland rather than Boston. [15]
In 2006, Mercy began construction on its new campus along the Fore River with the plan to eventually consolidate the two campuses into one larger hospital. In September 2008, Mercy opened their new hospital at the Fore River campus. Until the campuses can be consolidated, Mercy would maintain two hospitals in Portland, Maine. [3]