Maine Medical Association

05/29/2026

Maine's gubernatorial candidates continue to share their priorities and perspectives for strengthening health care and improving patient access across the state.

In this edition of MMA’s Gubernatorial Candidate Healthcare Platform Series, Owen for Maine, Republican candidate for Governor of Maine, discusses the challenges and opportunities facing Maine’s health care system.

The series is intended to help inform Maine physicians and the public by providing an opportunity for all declared candidates, regardless of party affiliation, to share their health care platforms and priorities.

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/ymy8hvs7

05/28/2026

Improving access to care for Maine families.

The Maine Medical Association Center for Quality Improvement was recently featured by WABI TV5 for its partnership supporting the Maine Mobile Health Program, helping bring free maternal and child health services directly to rural communities across the state.

As Jamie Paul, MMA-CQI Project Manager, shared: “If you can’t get to us, we want to be sure we can get to you.”

The mobile health unit will make 19 community stops across Maine this year and is expected to connect with more than 1,000 clients, supporting pregnant women, new mothers, and children closer to home.

Watch the full feature: https://www.wabi.tv/video/2026/05/27/partnerships-bring-maine-mobile-health-unit-free-maternal-services-rural-families/

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05/26/2026

Ready to advance your leadership skills? Join a network of more than 500 healthcare professionals and leaders from across Maine.

Our affiliate, the Hanley Center for Health Leadership & Education, is now accepting applications for the 20th cohort of its Health Leadership Development (HLD) program.

Designed for professionals across Maine’s healthcare workforce, this 16-day experience over 8 months helps participants strengthen leadership skills, build meaningful connections, and navigate today’s evolving healthcare environment with greater confidence.

Program highlights include:
A statewide cohort of colleagues from across Maine’s healthcare sector
Sessions focused on real-world workforce and leadership challenges
A hands-on Outward Bound experience centered on trust, resilience, and collaboration
CME credits available for physicians and eligible providers

Sessions begin September 23, 2026.

Learn more and apply: https://tinyurl.com/384kkza6

05/22/2026

"Through advocacy, you can save a life without ever seeing a patient.”

We are incredibly proud to recognize Lani Graham, MD, MPH, as the 2026 Maine Medical Association/Maine Osteopathic Association Legislative Champion for her longstanding leadership and commitment to improving the health and well-being of Maine people and communities.

From public health and preventive care to health equity and access to care, Dr. Graham has helped bring the experiences of patients and physicians into legislative conversations, shaping medicine across Maine.

Her work reminds us that healthcare extends far beyond the walls of a clinic or hospital, and that physician voices can help shape policies that impact thousands of lives across our state.

Read the full feature on Dr. Graham: https://tinyurl.com/mx546kr9

05/19/2026

Join us for a weekend of CME, leadership, and connection in Bar Harbor!

Registration is now open for the Maine Medicine Educational Summit, MMA’s 173rd Annual Session, taking place October 2–4, 2026, at the Harborside Hotel, Spa, & Marina.

This year’s Summit will feature:

High-Quality Education: Earn CME aligned with the evolving practice environment
Physician Leadership: Shape MMA priorities during the annual General Membership Meeting
Recognition & Celebration: Attend the 173rd Inauguration & Awards Dinner honoring leadership and service in Maine medicine
Professional Connection: Build relationships with colleagues from across Maine and a range of care settings

Register now to access early-bird rates: https://bit.ly/4ugNvSF

05/15/2026

As we reflect on the Second Session of Maine’s 132nd Legislature, we’re grateful for the many physicians, healthcare leaders, and advocacy partners who helped advance healthcare priorities through the legislative process.

This session included important work related to coalition partnerships, scope of practice, public health issues, and policies impacting physicians and communities across Maine. Physician engagement and collaboration were critical to our collective advocacy efforts and ability to take action.

Thank you to all of our partners, including the Maine Osteopathic Association, for their collaboration and efforts throughout the session.

The MMA/MOA Legislative Summary is now available and highlights key advocacy efforts, policy updates, ongoing initiatives, and opportunities to stay engaged in the work ahead.

Read the full report: https://bit.ly/49O7D6g

05/12/2026

Peer review and quality improvement programs are essential to maintaining high standards of care.

For more than 35 years, the Maine Medical Association has supported hospitals and practices across Maine through its External Peer Review and Office-based Quality Improvement programs, led by the MMA Committee on Physician Quality.

These programs offer:

Peer review conducted by credentialed, board-certified providers actively practicing medicine

Confidential reviews of medical practices’ quality improvement programs

Guidance to strengthen existing quality improvement efforts

Identification of gaps and opportunities for improvement

MMA helps organizations maintain strong quality programs so providers can focus on delivering high-quality patient care.

Learn more: https://mainephysicians.org/programs/mma-center-for-quality-improvement/committee-on-physician-quality/

05/08/2026

As Maine’s gubernatorial candidates continue outlining their priorities, health care remains an important part of the conversation.

This week, MMA’s Gubernatorial Candidate Healthcare Platform Series features Maine Senator Rick Bennett for Governor, sharing his perspective on health system transparency, health care affordability, and access to care.

The series is intended to help inform Maine physicians and the public by providing an opportunity for all declared candidates, regardless of party affiliation, to share their health care platforms and priorities.

Read the latest installment: https://bit.ly/4f9sfJK

05/05/2026

Supporting Scholarships For Maine Medical Students

Join us for the Hanley Center for Health Leadership & Education Annual Golf Tournament: Fairways to Futures on Monday, July 20, 2026, at the Augusta Country Club.

For more than 22 years, this event has brought the community together to support scholarships for Maine medical students, helping strengthen the future of health care across our state.

Highlights include:

10:00 a.m. shotgun start
Contests and prizes
Meal and awards ceremony
Sponsorships and player registrations available

We hope you’ll join us for a meaningful day on the course in support of Maine’s future physicians.

Register Now: https://bit.ly/48HIxpm

05/01/2026

Keeping Maine’s health care community informed.

MMA’s Gubernatorial Candidate Healthcare Platform Series highlights where candidates stand on key health care issues impacting patients, physicians, and communities across the state.

This week: Secretary of State Shenna Bellows for Maine shares her perspective on access to care, rural health systems, and workforce development.

All declared candidates, regardless of party affiliation, have been invited to contribute to support informed, thoughtful dialogue about the future of health care in Maine.

Read the latest installment: https://bit.ly/3ORCzvo