Kelly Brignac of Waterville said she received few services and was shocked by a bill exceeding $2,000, most of which was a so-called facility fee for using a hospital.
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Last year, Maine made assaulting an emergency medical worker a felony. The problem of patient violence remains
Prior to the new law, health care workers filed 167 intentional injury lost time claims in the first 7 months of 2023; 114 were filed in the first 4 months after the law took effect.
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Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan hospital looks to build medical office building
Redington-Fairview General Hospital has submitted a proposal to the town’s Planning Board for a three-story, 24,000-square-foot building and expanded parking.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, News
Bill on transparency about hospital facility fees takes effect without Gov. Mills’ signature
The law, a watered-down version of the original legislation, requires health care facilities to post signs to let patients know that facility fees are being charged.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Legislation would regulate hidden medical facility fees
A proposal before the Legislature would ban so-called facility fees from being charged for telehealth appointments and require more transparency about when patients will be charged such fees.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State
New state law makes medical bills in Maine more transparent
Health care providers must now identify where services were provided when submitting claims.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Loophole leaves Maine patients vulnerable to hefty ambulance fees
Despite knowing how the system works, an employee of the state’s largest insurance carrier still couldn’t avoid thousands of dollars in out-of-network bills.
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Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington clears up confusion on critical access hospital status
Barbara Sergio, president of Franklin Community Health Network, cleared up some misinformation for the Wilton Board of Selectpersons and town residents at the Select Board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 6.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Longtime head of Delta Ambulance in central Maine to leave post next month
Tim Beals, 64, who has been executive director of Delta for 27 years, said he will remain affiliated with the nonprofit organization in an advisory role and as part of its training center.
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Our View: Birthing center closures put Mainers in danger
We have to explore and support all viable alternatives for better access to pregnancy care.