Bill > LD645

This bill modifies the composition and size of the Maine Health Data Organization's board of directors, reducing the total number of voting members from 20 to 12 and making several changes to board member representation. The bill decreases the number of members appointed by the Governor from 18 to 11, with specific adjustments to each representation category: consumer representation is reduced from four to two members, employer representation from three to two members, third-party payor representation remains at two members, and provider representation is reduced from nine to four members. The bill also changes the selection process for some board members, requiring that certain members be chosen from lists provided by statewide associations. Additionally, the bill removes some previous board positions, such as the representatives from Dirigo Health and the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, and instead adds a representative from the pharmaceutical industry. The Director of MaineCare Services will now serve on the board, replacing the previous commissioner's representative. Board members will continue to serve 3-year terms and can serve up to three consecutive terms. These changes aim to streamline the board's composition and potentially improve its efficiency and representation.

Health and Social Services

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