title: Dirigo Health. Leading the way.
abstract: Maine this summer will launch an ambitious public/private program called Dirigo Health to guarantee health coverage to all its citizens. Hospitals have promised to limit costs and margins in the hope that universal coverage will enhance public health and reduce uncompensated care. The rest of the nation will be keeping a close eye on Maine's efforts.
authors.forename: Christopher J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Gearon
mesh_terms: D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D018166:Health Care Reform / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006739:Hospital Administration / Q000191:economics; D007373:Interinstitutional Relations; D007857:Leadership; D008281:Maine; D008484:Medicaid / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration; D017149:Private Sector; D017150:Public Sector; D013221:State Health Plans / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States; D019472:Universal Health Insurance / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*