Dirigo Health Reform Act: Addressing Health Care Costs, Quality, and Access in Maine

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Article Publication Date: 
6/1/2004
Summary: 
In June ‘03, Maine Gov. Baldacci signed into law the Dirigo Health Reform Act. A major premise behind the law is that successful health care reform must address cost, quality, & access simultaneously & with equal vigor. Named for Maine's motto: To Lead-the program is designed to guarantee health coverage by ‘09 to those who cannot afford insurance. The ME Governor’s Office of Health Policy & Finance (GOHPF) has partnered with NASHP to develop issue briefs keeping states abreast of the reform.
Article Author: 
Rosenthal, Jill; Pernice, Cynthia
Topics: 
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Sources: 
Rutgers/NASHP
Maine Governor’s Office of Health
Programs/Initiatives: 
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Dirigo Health Reform Act; Affordability Gap; Quality of Health Care; Affordable Health care

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Portland, ME 04101
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Phone: 
207-874-6524

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