MaineHealth operates as a not-for-profit integrated health system based in Portland, Maine, serving the hospitals and health care industry across the region. The organization is dedicated to its mission of delivering high-quality, affordable care while advancing medical education and research to improve treatment methods. Its network comprises a Level 1 trauma medical center, eight additional licensed hospitals, and a comprehensive range of services including pediatric care, behavioral health, diagnostics, home health, hospice, and senior care. The system employs over 2,000 providers and approximately 23,000 care team members, delivering preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire.
The quality of care provided by MaineHealth has been recognized by major industry organizations. The Leapfrog Group has identified several community hospitals as Top Rural Hospitals and awarded strong safety grades to larger facilities, contributing to Maine being named the Top State of the Decade for Patient Safety. Additionally, the hospitals have received Breathe Easy Gold Star Standard of Excellence recipients at the Platinum level. Accreditation from the Joint Commission and mentions in Becker's Healthcare and U.S. News and World Report further validate the system's commitment to excellence.
The MaineHealth system includes multiple facilities such as Maine Medical Center, Barbara Bush Children's Hospital, and various regional hospitals, along with the MaineHealth Institute for Research and the MaineHealth Medical Group. Affiliates include Maine General Health and St. Mary's Health System, while joint venture partners encompass the New England Rehabilitation Hospital of Portland. The organization also functions as a stakeholder in the MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization.
