The same procedures, at each hospital, with what they charge and what that care is actually paid for.
| CostGrade | Ungraded | A |
|---|---|---|
| Score out of 100 | — | 85 |
| Rank in state | #1 | #1 |
| Procedures priced | 8 | 15 |
| CMS quality stars | Not rated | 1/5 |
| Ownership | — | Government - Local |
Only procedures every hospital here publishes a price for, so the comparison is like for like.
| Procedure | Northern Maine Medical... | Cary Medical Center |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Observation Services | $8,489 | $8,886 |
| Sepsis (severe) | $19,359 | $27,944 |
| Level 1 Intraocular Procedures | $9,185 | $6,905 |
| Level 2 Urology and Related Services | $262 | $1,549 |
Green marks the lower charge on that row.
Rockport, ME
3.3x — bills about $3.26 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
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