Larry Hopperstead

Maine Hospital Association is a non-profit organization representing 32 community-governed hospitals across Maine. The non-profit company is based in Augusta, ME and has subsidiaries in the United States. It advocates for these hospitals at the state legislature, congress, and regulatory agencies, and provides leadership through advocacy, education, and information to support members in delivering healthcare. The association engages in healthcare policy development and public debate on issues affecting Maine residents, and offers resources and services such as educational programs, workforce development initiatives, and specialized focus areas including rural health transformation, maternal health, workplace violence prevention, behavioral health, and substance use disorder treatment. It supports clinicians addressing opioid use disorder through campaigns and provides training, webinars, and resource directories to enhance care quality and safety. The association maintains councils that guide advocacy and programmatic efforts, facilitates communication and collaboration among members, and operates a corporate affiliates program including Maine Hospital Solutions, a for-profit subsidiary offering member hospitals access to discounted products and services. The CEO of the company is Peter J. Sirois.