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Ann Woloson is the executive director of Consumers for Affordable Health Care. Studies show that 13 of Maine's 16 counties lack enough health professionals. Woloson said the state needs more incentives to attract and retain health care providers.
"We need to do whatever we can to maintain our health care infrastructure, but consumers can't be left holding the bag," Woloson stated. Another concern for Einhorn was finding a doctor in the shrinking pool of those who accept MaineCare.
“Maine people and Maine’s health care infrastructure will greatly benefit from the initiatives proposed in Maine’s RHTP application,” said Ann Woloson, Executive Director of Consumers for Affordable Health Care. “We stand ready to support the State’s work to enable Mainers to access affordable care, expand and strengthen the rural health care workforce, and foster innovations and efficiencies to ensure a sustainable rural health ecosystem in Maine.”
And for consumers who may be tempted to wait to shop for plans to see whether Congress extends the enhanced tax credits, Ann Woloson advises them to start now. She's the executive director of Consumers for Affordable Health Care - one of several organizations in Maine that offer free enrollment assistance.
"We have a lot of resources throughout the state, but if everybody calls the day before open enrollment ends, they might not get the help they need and we'd hate for people to lose out on information that could be really helpful to them," Woloson says.
