The business impacts of a better model for health care in Maine

On February 9, Dr. Henk Goorhuis, emergency room physician and member of the boards of Maine AllCare and HealthCare for All Maine, gave the second of a series of six talks sponsored by HealthCare for All Maine at Lunch and Learn conference for Maine legislators. The series is focused on “Improving Health Care in Maine: What Can We Do?”

Dr. Goorhuis discusses how our health care system impacts Maine’s businesses. Photo credit: K Foster

Dr. Goorhuis discussed how our health care system affects Maine business, proposing “A Better Model for Healthcare in Maine”. Fifteen to 20 legislators and several members of the public attended the talk. The room was full of energy and interest, with a Q&A that generated a lively discussion. You can download the summary of Dr. Goorhuis’ talk HERE

The next Lunch and Learn is scheduled for Thursday, February 16, from 12-1 pm in the Legislative Council Chamber, Room 334 of the Maine State House. Dr. Ted Sussman will speak about the issues in rural health care. Download the flyer HERE.

For more information, please contact us at healthcareforallmaine@gmail.com

Published by HealthCare for All Maine

HealthCare for All Maine is the 501c4 political and advocacy arm of Maine AllCare

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