CEO 6 Month Report

Northern Light Health is a strong, united voice for our communities. We continue to advocate in the best interest of Mainers by proactively remaining on the forefront of state and national policy decisions.

COMMUNITY AND STATE LEADERSHIP

A LOOK BACK • Supplied weekly information on COVID-19 response and recovery to local, state, and federal lawmakers; and focused on congressional COVID-19 legislation. • Met weekly with Maine DHHS, the Governor’s office, Maine Hospital Association, and MaineHealth to advance solutions to challenges with COVID-19 related policy issues. • Participated in calls with the American Hospital Association and Government Relations Officers on COVID-19 and other federal policy priorities. • Facilitated multiple discussions with American Hospital Association policy experts on transitioning telehealth waivers into permanent Medicare policy. • Joined many Maine companies to help pass the Yes on 1 referendum to approve a $15M investment to advance broadband infrastructure.

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