Ambulatory surgery centers are typically less expensive than hospitals and premiums continue to rise, according to the report. The governor has also refused a MaineCare expansion and uninsured or underinsured patients have taken a financial toll on the state’s providers.
Dr. Howell practices in part at Portland Gastroenterology’s Endoscopy Center as well as Maine Medical Center.
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