2010 State Legislative Preview: MAINE

MARKETING RULES, 2010 ELECTION DOT ME’S COMING TERM
The most important development in Maine is the departure of Jude Walsh, Governor Balducci’s special assistant for Healthcare Finance to Gould Associates. Walsh was the Governor’s point person for facilitating cost containment amongst chronic conditions. Balducci’s days are numbered literally. Term limited in 2010, it is unclear whether the Governor will act more like a lame duck come January or begin to think of his legacy and push to add to his credentials. Either way, the state continues to draft and implement rules making Chapter 1055 (the nation’s first in the country law prohibiting drug manufacturers from marketing products to minors) operational.
La HFA continúa perfilando cada uno de los estados individuales y el entorno legislativo actual de cara al período legislativo de 2010. Como siempre, los miembros de la comunidad están invitados a comentar, plantear preguntas y abordar temas en evolución. Tu aportación siempre es bienvenida.