Saturday, October 3, 2009

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MoveOn.org - Operation Democracy - Portland Council





 


'Whose side are you on?' Rally



Lobsterman Park in Portland, Lobsterman Park (Map)
Portland, ME 04101
Wednesday, October 14th, 12:00 PM


Let's keep the momentum going! Please sign up for this gathering right away!      


SIGN UP:  http://pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=98918


 
Message from your host, Bill D.: In October, the votes in the US Senate will decide the fate of a real public option. We need to be highlighting the connections between the money the insurance industry is giving to our elected officials and how these same elected officials are voting to block real health care reform and at the same...(more) time guaranteeing that huge profits will be made by Big Insurance.

So across the United States, MoveOn is organizing hundreds of "Whose side are you on? rallies" to put pressure directly on our senate targets to side with their constituents -- not with Big Insurance. At these events, we'll release a new report detailing how much they've taken in campaign contributions from Big Insurance and other health special interests.


 

 

Open Secrets has great info we can use to make signs and use as talking points to embarrass Snowe. Check out:
http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/industries.php?cycle=Career&cid=N00000480&type=I

 





 

BOTTOM LINE (research-wise):

 

TOP 3 Health Insurance Companies in Maine:

 

1) WellPoint, Inc.  ( aka: ANTHEM Health Plans of Maine, Inc. )  ( 78% of Maine Market )

2) Aetna Health, Inc.  ( 10% of Maine Market )

3) CIGNA Healthcare of Maine, Inc. ( 9% of Portland - South Portland Market )

 

SOURCE: 

 

AMA Study
Competition in health insurance
A comprehensive study of U.S. markets | 2007 update
http://www.moveon.org/pac/sickofit/amastudy.pdf

 

 

They all share the same Corporate Clerk:

 

Peter B. Webster 

One Portland Square

Portland, Maine  04101

 

Peter B. Webster



 

Susan Collins:

 

TOP 2008 Collins Senate Campaign Contributors

#









7Aetna Inc$25,300$15,300$10,000

  







11Blue Cross/Blue Shield$23,500$3,500$20,000

 

 

TOP 2008 Collins Leadership PAC Contributors
















5American Dental Assn$20,000$0$20,000
5American Hospital Assn$20,000$0$20,000
  







10American Health Care Assn$18,500$0$18,500

 

SOURCE:

 

OpenSecrets.org  - Sen. Collins Campaign Finance Reports (FEC Data)


 

 

TOP 4 Industry Contributors

 

1) $1,000,000 - Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate

2)   $925,000 - Business

3)   $792,000 - Health

4)   $761,000 - Lawyers & Lobbyists

  

SOURCE:

 

OpenSecrets.org  - Sen. Collins Campaign Finance Reports (FEC Data)


 





 

THOUGHTS ON EVENT:

 

LOCATION:

 

? Lobsterman Square with One Portland Square as back-drop ?

 

? sidewalk on corner outside One Portland Square ?

 

 

MESSAGE:

 

We are sick of BIG Insurance Companies ganging up to dominate our healthcare system!

We are sick of BIG Insurance Companies throwing BIG MONEY around to dominate our political system and squelch the voice of the people!

 

ACTION:

 

Deliver a letter with our message to the 3 BIG Insurance Companies to CEASE AND DESIST destroying our healthcare system and our political system with their BIG money that they took from us through BIG Insurance Premiums!

 

The letter, conveniently, can be delivered to the Corporate Clerk they all share in common at One Portland Square!

 

 

VISUALS:

 

?) Over-sized copy of letter

 

?) Billonnaires for BIG Insurance Companies

 

?) large chart with photos & diagrams showing the concentration & connections

 

?)

 

?)

 

 

 






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council] Portland MoveOn: Tonight's meeting agendaTuesday, September 8, 2009 10:35 AM
From: "Bill DiGiulio" <winnie04106@yahoo.com>View contact detailsTo: everyone-3696-FrWMyt@ml.moveon.orgCc: ekmissal@gmail.comHi All,


Here is our agenda for tonight's meeting at the Snug. We have a pretty full plate so please try to arrive by 6pm. I have also included a link to all the members of the insurance lobby group America's Health Insurance Plans, if you get a minute take a look it before the meeting and think about who we might want to be targeting here in Maine.


Thanks all -- see you tonight!


September Next Steps Agenda



    * Welcome and go-round (5 min)


    * Review August campaign work + debrief August actions (15 min)


    * Planning "Big Insurance: Sick of It" Rallies (30 min)


    * Summarize your next steps (10 min)


 


You can find a full list of AHIP members here: http://www.ahip.org/content/default.aspx?bc=31|42|55


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OpenSecrets.org-SEN. COLLINS



http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/contrib.php?cycle=2010&cid=N00000491&type=I&mem=


Rank   Contributor   Total   Indivs   PACs  


1 General Dynamics $51,750 $42,750 $9,000
2 Marriott International $46,500 $36,500 $10,000
3 Elliott Management $41,400 $41,400 $0
4 Wish List $36,363 $21,700 $14,663
5 Verizon Communications $28,450 $18,450 $10,000
6 Raytheon Co $25,301 $15,301 $10,000
7 Aetna Inc $25,300 $15,300 $10,000
8 Blank Rome LLP $24,500 $21,500 $3,000
9 Goldman Sachs $23,900 $13,900 $10,000
10 Time Warner $23,600 $14,600 $9,000
11 Blue Cross/Blue Shield $23,500 $3,500 $20,000
12 Pitney Bowes Inc $22,650 $12,650 $10,000
13 Scruggs Law Firm $22,000 $22,000 $0
14 AshBritt Environmental $20,900 $20,900 $0
15 Pfizer Inc $19,200 $9,200 $10,000
16 Morgan Stanley $18,233 $10,233 $8,000
17 Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett $17,200 $17,200 $0
18 Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu $17,000 $7,000 $10,000
19 Cisco Systems $16,700 $11,700 $5,000
20 Unisys Corp $16,300 $6,300 $10,000


 



COLLINS - Summary
http://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary.php?id=MES2&cycle=2008


Total Raised and Spent
cycle: 2008



Susan Collins (R) *
(60% of vote)
Raised:  $8,039,750
Spent:  $7,996,626
Cash on Hand:  $263,713
Last Report: December 31, 2008


 PAC contributions $2,870,274 (36%)
 Individual contributions $4,638,943 (58%)
 Candidate self-financing $0 (0%)
 Other $530,533 (7%)



Tom Allen (D)
(40% of vote)
Raised:  $5,998,773
Spent:  $6,462,451
Cash on Hand:  $38,168
Last Report: December 31, 2008


 PAC contributions $573,340 (10%)
 Individual contributions $4,968,521 (83%)
 Candidate self-financing $0 (0%)
 Other $456,912 (8%)



Herbert J Hoffman (I)
(0% of vote)
Raised:  $43,301
Spent:  $42,657
Cash on Hand:  $642
Last Report: December 31, 2008


 PAC contributions $0 (0%)
 Individual contributions $14,667 (34%)
 Candidate self-financing $26,534 (61%)
 Other $2,100 (5%)


Other Candidates Who Ran
Laurie Dobson (I)
Tom Ledue (D)



* Incumbent


NOTE: All the numbers on this page are for the 2007 - 2008 House election cycle and based on Federal Election Commission data available electronically on Friday, July 17, 2009. ("Help! The numbers don't add up...")


Feel free to distribute or cite this material, but please credit the Center for Responsive Politics. For permission to reprint for commercial uses, such as textbooks, contact the Center.


 


 


 

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Bureau of Insurance - MAINE


 


 


 



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AHIP members
http://www.ahip.org/content/default.aspx?bc=31|42|55


 

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WellPoint, Inc. - ANTHEM Blue Cross/Blue Shield


 

Wellpoint - BOARD OF DIRECTORS


 

    William J. Ryan
    Chairman, TD Banknorth Inc.

 

Wellpoint - WIKIpedia


 

    2005:  $59B Revenue

    2006:    $3B Net Income

 

ANTHEM Blue Cross/Blue Shield - MAINE


 

Maine Health Management Coalition (MHMC)
http://www.mehmc.org/ 

 

Maine Health Management Coalition


 





 


 

 











































This record contains information from the CEC database and is accurate as of: Fri Sep 11 2009 22:10:29. Please print or save for your records.
Legal NameCharter NumberFiling TypeStatus
THE WELLPOINT COMPANIES, INC.19930157 FBUSINESS CORPORATION (FOREIGN)GOOD STANDING
Filing DateExpiration DateJurisdiction
09/21/1992N/AINDIANA
Other Names(A=Assumed ; F=Former)
ANTHEM HEALTH SYSTEMS - CANCELLEDA
THE ANTHEM COMPANIES, INC.F
ANTHEM BENEFIT SERVICES, INC.F
ANTHEM HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC.F
Clerk/Registered Agent
C T CORPORATION SYSTEM
ONE PORTLAND SQUARE
PORTLAND, ME 04101

 

 



 


 





































This record contains information from the CEC database and is accurate as of: Fri Sep 11 2009 22:14:18. Please print or save for your records.
Legal NameCharter NumberFiling TypeStatus
ANTHEM HEALTH PLANS OF MAINE, INC.20000000 IINSURANCE CORPORATIONGOOD STANDING
Filing DateExpiration DateJurisdiction
03/10/2000N/AMAINE
Other Names(A=Assumed ; F=Former)
ASSOCIATED HOSPTIAL SERVICEA
ANTHEM BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELDA
Clerk/Registered Agent
PETER B. WEBSTER
ONE PORTLAND SQUARE
PORTLAND, ME 04101

 





 


 




















































This record contains information from the CEC database and is accurate as of: Fri Sep 11 2009 22:31:56. Please print or save for your records.
Legal NameCharter NumberFiling TypeStatus
AETNA HEALTH INC.19960639 DBUSINESS CORPORATIONGOOD STANDING
Filing DateExpiration DateJurisdiction
10/03/1995N/AMAINE
Other Names(A=Assumed ; F=Former)
NYLCARE HEALTH PLANS - CANCELLEDA
NYLCARE HEALTH PLANS OF MAINE - CANCELLEDA
NYLCARE HEALTH PLANS OF MAINE, INC. - CANCELLEDA
NYLCARE - CANCELLEDA
AETNA U.S. HEALTHCARE INC.F
NYLCARE HEALTH PLANS OF MAINE, INC.F
NYLCARE HEALTHPLANS OF MAINE, INC.F
Clerk/Registered Agent
PETER B. WEBSTER
ONE PORTLAND SQUARE
P.O. BOX 586
PORTLAND, ME 04101

 





 


 


































This record contains information from the CEC database and is accurate as of: Fri Sep 11 2009 22:38:35. Please print or save for your records.
Legal NameCharter NumberFiling TypeStatus
CIGNA HEALTHCARE OF MAINE, INC.19861633 DBUSINESS CORPORATIONGOOD STANDING
Filing DateExpiration DateJurisdiction
03/07/1986N/AMAINE
Other Names(A=Assumed ; F=Former)
HEALTHSOURCE MAINE, INC.F
Clerk/Registered Agent
PETER WEBSTER
ONE PORTLAND SQUARE
PORTLAND, ME 04101

 

 





 

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AMA Study
Competition in health insurance
A comprehensive study of U.S. markets | 2007 update
http://www.moveon.org/pac/sickofit/amastudy.pdf


 


Table 1. Combined HMO/PPO product markets
HHI market concentration and dominant insurers


Maine 6,219 WellPoint Inc. 78 Aetna 10
Bangor, ME 6,809 WellPoint Inc. 82 Aetna 8
Lewiston–Auburn, ME 5,719 WellPoint Inc. 74 Aetna 14
Portland–South Portland, ME 6,216 WellPoint Inc. 78 CIGNA 9



Table 2. HMO product markets
HHI market concentration and dominant health insurer


Maine 4,665 WellPoint Inc. 63 CIGNA 21
Bangor, ME 5,640 WellPoint Inc. 73 CIGNA 15
Lewiston–Auburn, ME 4,354 WellPoint Inc. 60 Aetna 20
Portland–South Portland, ME 4,841 WellPoint Inc. 66 CIGNA 20



Table 3. PPO product markets
HHI market concentration and dominant insurers



Maine 7,682 WellPoint Inc. 87 Aetna 7
Bangor, ME 7,634 WellPoint Inc. 87 Aetna 6
Lewiston–Auburn, ME 7,186 WellPoint Inc. 84 Aetna 10
Portland–South Portland, ME 7,586 WellPoint Inc. 87 Aetna 7



Table 4. HHI by product for state and MSAs


Maine 6,219 4,665 7,682
Bangor, ME 6,809 5,640 7,634
Lewiston–Auburn, ME 5,719 4,354 7,186
Portland–South Portland, ME 6,216 4,841 7,586


 


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Reformed Payment for a Reformed System:

Better Health for Our Healthcare Dollar

Oct 8, 2009


 












MHMC Now Hiring



MHMC is looking for a new team member to fill the role of Communications and Member Relations Manager.  We are looking for someone who is energetic, outgoing, and organized to help manage an important initiative that will literally change people's lives for the better. 


Please read the attached job description for more information.  Interested candidates can send a resume and salary expectations to Heidi Wurpel This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   at Crescendo Consulting Group. pdf communications & member relations manager job description - august 2009


 













Payment Reform Symposium 2009 Print E-mail





MHMC is pleased to announce its 2009 Symposium - Reformed Payment for a Reformed System: Better Health for Our Healthcare Dollar


REGISTER NOW.


When:  Thursday, October 8, 2009, 8am to 12:30pm (7:30am Registration)


Where:  Abromson Community Education Center , University of Southern Maine, Portland


Confirmed speakers include:


Peter Lee, Executive Director for National Health Policy, Pacific Business Group on Health


Harold Miller, Executive Director, Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform and President and CEO, Network for Regional Healthcare Improvement


Dr. David Wennberg, Chief Science & Products Officer, Health Dialog


Chris McCarthy, Manager of Integrated Health Services, Bath Iron Works


Frank McGinty, Executive Vice President & Treasurer, MaineHealth


Trish Riley, Director, Governor's Office of Health Policy and Finance


Mike Hudson, President Northeast Region, Aetna


 


Thank you to our Sponsors:


Governor's Office of Health Policy and Finance and the Advisory Council for Health Systems Development with support from Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U.S. DHHS


CIGNA Health Care


Aetna


MHMC would also like to thank MeHAF for funding its work evaluating, vetting, and ultimately piloting a reformed payment model in Maine.


Stay tuned for more information and registration procedures.

 
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REGISTER NOW for Oct. 8 Payment Reform Symposium


MHMC is pleased to announce its 2009 Symposium - Reformed Payment for a Reformed System: Better Health for Our Healthcare Dollar.  The Symposium will be held on Thursday, October 8 in Portland.


REGISTER NOW or click here for more information.


Thank you to our Sponsors:


Governor's Office of Health Policy and Finance and the Advisory Council for Health Systems Development with support from Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U.S. DHHS


CIGNA Health Care


Aetna


 


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WEBSTER, PETER
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME 04106
VERRILL AND DANA










   SNOWE, OLYMPIA J
    VIA SNOWE FOR SENATE
05/24/20051000.0025020232833

WEBSTER, PETER
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME 04106
VERRILL AND DANA/ATTORNEY










   SNOWE, OLYMPIA J
    VIA SNOWE FOR SENATE
09/30/20061000.0026020692771

WEBSTER, PETER
YARMOUTH, ME 04096
VERRILL AND DANA

























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    VIA SNOWE FOR SENATE
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WEBSTER, PETER B
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
SELF/MEDIA CONSULTANT










   ALLEN, THOMAS H
    VIA TOM ALLEN FOR SENATE
06/26/2006500.0026930215004

WEBSTER, PETER B
GREAT FALLS, VA 22066
SELF/MEDIA CONSULTANT










   ALLEN, THOMAS H
    VIA TOM ALLEN FOR SENATE
10/05/2007500.0028020274434

WEBSTER, PETER B
GREAT FALLS, VA 22066
VERILL DANA/COUNSEL










   REID, HARRY
    VIA FRIENDS FOR HARRY REID
03/02/20091000.0029020152317

WEBSTER, PETER B
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME 04106
VERRILL DANA LLP/ATTORNEY




















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    VIA TOM ALLEN FOR SENATE
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ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
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WEBSTER, PETER B.
GREAT FALLS, VA 22066
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GREAT FALLS, VA 22066
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    VIA ANNE BARTH FOR CONGRESS
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WEBSTER, PETER B.
PORTLAND, ME 04112
VERRILL DANA/ATTORNEY










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Monday, September 28, 2009

Maine Congressional Contact Info





Maine Congressional Contact Info - updated 09/28/09 CONTACT INFO BELOW ... please scroll down...




US SENATOR: Olympia J. Snowe
OFFICIAL SITE: http://www.snowe.senate.gov/

US SENATOR: Susan M. Collins
OFFICIAL SITE: http://www.collins.senate.gov/

US REP CD-1: Chellie Pingree
OFFICIAL SITE: http://www.pingree.house.gov/

US REP CD-2: Michael Michaud
OFFICIAL SITE: http://www.michaud.house.gov/








U.S. Senator Olympia J. Snowe

United States Senate

Washington, DC 20510







Phone: (202) 224-5344 · Toll Free in Maine: (800) 432-1599 · Fax: (202) 224-1946






EMAIL (form): http://snowe.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=ContactSenatorSnowe.Email























DC Office:









Auburn State Office:
Two Great Falls Plaza
Suite 7B
Auburn, ME 04210
Main: (207) 786-2451
Fax: (207) 782-1438


Augusta State Office:
Edmund S. Muskie Federal Building
40 Western Avenue
Room 408C
Augusta, ME 04330
Main: (207) 622-8292
Fax: (207) 622-7295


Bangor State Office:
One Cumberland Place
Suite 306
Bangor, ME 04401
Main: (207) 945-0432
Fax: (207) 941-9525


Biddeford State Office:
227 Main Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
Main: (207) 282-4144
Fax: (207) 284-2358


Portland State Office:
3 Canal Plaza
Suite 601
Portland, ME 04101
Main: (207) 874-0883
Fax: (207) 874-7631


Presque Isle State Office:
169 Academy Street
Suite 3
Presque Isle, ME 04769
Main: (207) 764-5124
Fax: (207) 764-6420








































U.S. Senator Susan M. Collins

United States Senate

Washington, DC 20510







PHONE: (202) 224-2523 · Toll-Free in Maine: none · FAX: (202) 224-2693



















EMAIL (form): http://collins.senate.gov/public/continue.cfm?FuseAction=ContactSenatorCollins.EmailIssue&CFID=18956707&CFTOKEN=85829453














DC Office:
413 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Main: (202) 224-2523
Fax: (202) 224-2693


Caribou State Office:
25 Sweden Street, Suite A
Caribou, ME 04736
Main: (207) 493-7873



Bangor State Office:
P.O. Box 655
202 Harlow Street, Room 204
Bangor, ME 04402
Main: (207) 945-0417


Augusta State Office:
68 Sewall Street, Room 507
Augusta, ME 04330
Main: (207) 622-8414


Lewiston State Office:
11 Lisbon Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
Main: (207) 784-6969


Biddeford State Office:
160 Main Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
Main: (207) 283-1101



Portland State Office:
One Canal Plaza
Suite 802
Portland, ME 04101
Main: (207) 780-3575