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Running an independent health care practice takes courage. You’re caring for patients, managing operations, navigating compliance, and keeping your team afloat — often without a safety net.

The Maine Independent Health Care Commons was created to change that.

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Why Join the Commons

🧩 Community That Understands

Connect with peers across Maine who get it.

Whether you’re a solo provider, practice manager, or part of a growing team, you’ll find others facing the same challenges — and sharing solutions that work in real life.

💡 Practical Tips & Shared Knowledge

From front desk workflows to patient intake systems, billing best practices to marketing that actually converts — the Commons is full of proven strategies and “aha!” moments from your peers.

Our members share templates, recommendations, and real-world lessons that make the day-to-day easier and more effective.

🤝 Shared Resources

Access curated tools, checklists, and guidance for independent practices in Maine.

Find grant opportunities, staffing templates, technology tips, and vetted vendors — all in one place.

🩺 Powered by Collaboration

We believe Maine’s greatest innovation is each other.

This community exists to make running a small or independent health care practice more sustainable — so you can focus on what matters most: your patients.

Who It’s For

  • Private practice owners and managers

  • Front office and administrative staff

  • Clinicians in independent or small group practices

  • Anyone building or supporting patient-centered care in Maine

How It Works

The Commons lives on Slack — an easy-to-use platform where members can:

  • Join topic-specific channels (like Billing, Patient Communication, Marketing, and Hiring)

  • Ask questions and share wins

  • Access shared files, templates, and guides

  • Get notified about upcoming workshops, grants, and collaborative projects

It’s free to join and designed to fit into your day
No extra meetings, no noise, just the conversations that matter.

Our Innovation Is Each Other.

Let’s make independence more sustainable — together.