缅因州要求将医院价格限制在医保费的200%,以降低费用并增加获得护理的机会。 Maine bills to cap hospital prices at 200% of Medicare rates to lower costs and boost care access.

缅因州医院价格飙升,平均为医疗保险费率的4倍以上,导致保险费上涨,迫使许多居民推迟护理。 Maine's hospital prices have surged, averaging more than four times Medicare rates, driving up insurance premiums and forcing many residents to delay care. 新法案LD 2196提出将医院收费限制在医疗费的200%,限制年增长率,并将节省的资金用于初级和行为保健。 A new bill, LD 2196, proposes capping hospital charges at 200% of Medicare rates, limiting annual increases, and redirecting savings to primary and behavioral health care. 该立法包括对农村和挣扎中的医院实行豁免,并分阶段推出。 The legislation includes exemptions for rural and struggling hospitals and a phased rollout. 五年内总额达1亿美元的联邦资金将支持医院效率。 Federal funds totaling $100 million over five years will support hospital efficiency. 尽管医院以低公共付款人报销额作为理由,但证据表明定价和公共患者数量之间几乎没有联系。 Despite hospitals citing low public payer reimbursements as justification, evidence shows little link between pricing and public patient volume. 民意测验表明公众大力支持价格限制,每10个选民中就有9个支持改革,以提高可负担性,增加获得机会。 Polls indicate strong public support for price limits, with nine in ten voters backing reforms to improve affordability and access.