Maine Hospital Association President Steps Down Amid Affordability Crisis
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Steven Michaud, after 26 years as president of the Maine Hospital Association, steps down amidst a deepening healthcare affordability crisis. Hospitals face mounting financial strains, with costs per person jumping over 160% from 2001 to 2020, far outpacing incomes and inflation. Lawmakers debate a bill to cap hospital charges, but hospitals warn it could slash funding by $1.2 billion by 2028. Michaud argues the crisis is global, driven by advanced treatments, aging populations, and rising input costs. He plans to stay until July 1st to ensure a smooth transition.
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