The same procedures, at each hospital, with what they charge and what that care is actually paid for.
| CostGrade | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| Score out of 100 | 85 | 74 |
| Rank in state | #1 | #3 |
| Procedures priced | 15 | 32 |
| CMS quality stars | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Ownership | Government - Local | Voluntary non-profit - Private |
Only procedures every hospital here publishes a price for, so the comparison is like for like.
| Procedure | Cary Medical Center | Mainehealth Pen Bay Ho... |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Observation Services | $8,886 | $15,118 |
| Sepsis (severe) | $27,944 | $47,548 |
| Level 5 Musculoskeletal Procedures | $45,921 | $49,512 |
| Heart Failure (severe) | $18,395 | $36,042 |
| Level 1 Intraocular Procedures | $6,905 | $11,796 |
| Level 2 Urology and Related Services | $1,549 | $1,087 |
| Level 3 Urology and Related Services | $4,395 | $5,783 |
| Level 3 Vascular Procedures | $16,692 | $12,994 |
| Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services | $24,659 | $26,786 |
| Level 4 Urology and Related Services | $12,044 | $13,005 |
| Level 3 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and Drainage | $13,189 | $11,550 |
| Level 1 Nerve Procedures | $11,674 | $8,536 |
| Sepsis (without major complications) | $15,929 | $23,337 |
Green marks the lower charge on that row.
Ellsworth, ME
3.4x — bills about $3.41 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
Lewiston, ME
3.5x — bills about $3.54 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
Augusta, ME
3.5x — bills about $3.54 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
Bangor, ME
3.6x — bills about $3.60 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
Brunswick, ME
3.7x — bills about $3.66 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
Portland, ME
3.8x — bills about $3.84 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
Biddeford, ME
4.0x — bills about $4.01 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
York, ME
4.2x — bills about $4.19 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for