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Another View: Price dispute shows need for Medicare for all

by Michael Bacon Special to the Telegram May 8, 2022May 11, 2022

As Anthem and Maine Medical Center fight over millions, Mainers are spending too much for health care.

Fore River Urology says the change will go into effect Aug. 1 for those with commercial plans, Sept. 1 for those with Medicare Advantage.

by Denise McDonough Special to the Press Herald April 26, 2022April 26, 2022

The insurer is committed to coming back to the negotiating table, and it hopes MaineHealth will join them, Denise McDonough says.

by The Editorial Board April 22, 2022April 21, 2022

A $136 bag of saline is a sign of a bad system, not price gouging by MaineHealth.

Anthem accuses the hospital network of overbilling and hiding charges; MaineHealth says the insurer is arbitrarily withholding payments.