As the largest health care system in the state, MaineHealth plays a vital role as a health care provider and employer in Maine. Serving 11 Maine counties along with Carroll County, New Hampshire and with more than 22,000 employees across 12 organizations, MaineHealth is deeply committed to the health and prosperity of the communities we serve.
With one of the oldest and poorest state populations in the country, Maine faces significant challenges in maintaining a healthy population. Our focus on quality, safety, accessibility, cost of care and community health guides our efforts to deliver exceptional care to our patients and improve the health status of our communities.
Taking a leadership role in public policy
Operating at the intersection of health, business, education, not-for-profit and public spheres, we feel a responsibility to advocate for policies that best promote the health of the people of Maine. MaineHealth believes taking a leadership role in public policy is a critical element of working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.
Relationship built on trust and expertise
Our government relations team works with elected officials to build a relationship based on trust and expertise.
We help legislators, patients and communities to have a clear understanding of MaineHealth, our mission and the full spectrum of services we provide. By leveraging our credibility, accountability and honesty, we are able to help shape public policy that will keep our communities healthy in the 21st century.
2024 End of Session Report
The 2024 End of Session Report provides an overview of the key bills that the MaineHealth Government Affairs Team tracked and worked on during the Second Session (or “short session”) of the 131st Maine Legislature. Since the Session began in January, we have tracked, analyzed, and weighed in on nearly 120 bills and amendments. This is nearly the number of bills that MaineHealth normally testifies on during a “long session.” It was a busy year!
Federal Relations
Maine's Federal Delegation
Senator Susan Collins
Washington D.C. Office
413 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-2523
Fax: (202) 224-2693
Senator Angus King
Washington, D.C. Office
133 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-5344
Fax: (202) 224-1946
Representative Chellie Pingree
Washington D.C. Office
2162 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-1901
Phone: 202-225-6116
Fax: (202) 225-5590
Representative Jared Golden
Washington D.C. Office
1223 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-6306
Trampas Hutches, MaineHealth Mountain Region President
Andy Patstone, MaineHealth Coastal Region President
Kelly Barton, President, MaineHealth Behavioral Health
Britt Crewse, MaineHealth Southern Region President
Terri Cannan, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, MaineHealth
Dora Anne Mills, Chief Community Health Improvement Officer, MaineHealth
Cindy Wade, President, MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital
Martha Ridge, Senior Director, Network Development and Management, MHACO
Jim Bailinson, Corporate Counsel, MaineHealth
Jennifer Moore, President, MHACO
Troy Trejo, Vice President of System Development, MaineHealth
Kelly Elkins, Chief Operating Officer, MaineHealth
Marjorie Wiggins, Chief Nursing Officer, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center
Brian Marden, Chief Pharmacy Officer, MaineHealth
Joel Botler, MaineHealth Southern Region Chief Medical Officer
Rebecca Hemphill, Internal Medicine
Dora Anne Mills, Chief Health Improvement Officer, MaineHealth
Stephen DiGiovanni, Pediatrics, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center
Christine Anderson, Chief Nursing Officer, MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital
Mark Eggena, MaineHealth Coastal Region Chief Medical Officer
Elisabeth Wilson, Chief of Family Medicine, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center
Maribeth Hourihan, Pediatric Cardiologist
Dr. Liz Erekson, Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center
Frank Chessa, Director of Clinical Ethics, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center
Kimberly Perreault, Chief Medical Officer, Western Maine Health
Sarah Austin, Perinatal Outreach Education Coordinator, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center
Aileen Mickey, President, MaineHealth Medical Group
Liz Jacobs, Vice President of Research, MaineHealth Institute for Research (MHIR)
Ryan Polly, Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Mary Jane Krebs, Senior Vice President of Intensive Services, MaineHealth Behavioral Health & President, MaineHealth Behavioral Health at Spring Harbor
Linda Durst, Senior Vice President, Medical & Clinical Affairs, MaineHealth Behavioral Health & Chief of Psychiatry, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center
Kelly Barton, President, MaineHealth Behavioral Health
Bill Chrisemer, Chief Financial Officer
Jim Bailinson, Corporate Counsel, MaineHealth
Thomas Kivler, Senior Director of Behavioral Health, MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital
Maria Hadjiyane, Vice President of Ambulatory Services, MaineHealth Behavioral Health
Rob McCarley, Vice President of Medical Affairs, Intensive Services, MaineHealth Behavioral Health
Steve Stout, Vice President of Medical Affairs, Ambulatory, MaineHealth Behavioral Health
Government Relations Leadership at MaineHealth
Katie Fullam Harris
Chief Government Affairs Officer
Katie Fullam Harris serves as Chief Government Affairs Officer for MaineHealth, Maine’s largest health care system. She works with policymakers and employers to shape and respond to public policy and market changes, and she leads efforts to develop new system initiatives that support MaineHealth’s accountable care goals. Prior to joining MaineHealth, Katie was the Director of Government Relations for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine. She has also served as a program director for the Maine Development Foundation and as Assistant to the Commissioner for the Maine Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services.
A native of Maine, Katie has an MS in Health Care Policy and Management from the Muskie School at the University of Southern Maine, and a BA from Columbia University. She is an active triathlete and runner, and she and her husband live in Cumberland with their 2 dogs.
110 Free Street
Portland, ME 04101
Phone: 207-661-7542 | Email
Sarah Calder
Director, Government Affairs
Sarah Calder is the Director of Government Affairs for MaineHealth. In her role, Sarah advocates with the Maine Legislature to support policies that further MaineHealth’s mission of “working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” Before joining MaineHealth, Sarah was the Director of Government Relations for the Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA), where she led the association’s local government advocacy outreach. Prior to joining the IHA, Sarah worked on Capitol Hill. Sarah received bachelor’s degrees in both political science and religious studies from Arizona State University.
110 Free Street
Portland, ME 04101
Phone: 207-661-7575 | Email