Providers raise concern about patient privacy during public hearing on MaineCare oversight

By: Eesha Pendharkar

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: September 10, 2026

Words: 671

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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At a public hearing Thursday, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services heard from more than a dozen legislators and members of the public who said they would like to see stricter oversight of Medicaid providers.

While agreeing with the need to crack down on intentional wrongdoing, providers and advocates cautioned that the proposed rule changes may put patients’ privacy at risk and make it difficult for healthcare agencies to stay in business.

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