An Act To Implement Certain Recommendations Related To The Ratio Of Debt To Equity In Transactions Involving Health Care Entities From The Commission To Evaluate The Scope Of Regulatory Review And Oversight Over Health Care Transactions That Impact The Delivery Of Health Care Services In The State

Maine LD 2198 would prohibit any transaction involving a health care entity in the state if that entity's debt-to-equity ratio exceeds 50 percent. The bill defines covered entities broadly to include hospitals, outpatient clinics, diagnostic centers, and various provider organizations, while explicitly excluding nursing facilities. This legislation implements a specific recommendation from a state commission tasked with evaluating regulatory oversight of health care transactions.