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V I E W P O I N T S W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 3 J U LY 1 3 , 2 0 2 6 From the Editor F or our cover story, Deputy Editor Renee Cordes addresses disabilities that are part of everyday life for some Maine leaders. e aim of her story is "to shed light on what life is like for leaders who have overcome physical setbacks — and the life lessons that came with those struggles." Renee's story, "Turning setbacks into superpowers," starts on Page 14. Elsewhere in the issue, Senior Writer Laurie Schreiber untangles a relatively new trend in health care coverage. Direct primary care provides direct provider access through a flat membership fee with no deductibles or co-insurance, along with direct access to significant discounts on imag- ing, labs and medications as part of their mem- bership. As one such provider tells Laurie, "Ten years ago, there were maybe six DPCs in Maine. Now there are over 50." See "Healing health care," which starts on Page 18. is issue also has two lists, ranking Maine's largest nursing homes and hospitals. Peter Van Allen pvanallen@mainebiz.biz Featured @ Mainebiz.biz For a daily digest of Maine's top business news, sign up for the Mainebiz Daily Report at mainebiz.biz/enews Mainebiz offers the latest business news in the Daily Report and the Real Estate Insider newsletters. Here is the top content from June 22 to July 6. 1. Robbins family lists Waldo County forest for $2.6M 2. Site work underway for 325-unit apartment building on Portland's Washington Avenue 3. Hampden trucking firm acquires Bangor equipment and repair shop 4. Off to the races: Downs town center enters next phase in Scarborough 5. Skowhegan set to break ground on riverfront boardwalk 6. Virginia couple scoops up 19th-century Rockland inn built from local granite 7. Lewiston's redeveloped Maine MILL opens 8. Augusta manufacturer backed by FAME files for Chapter 11 9. Maine Turnpike Authority joins campaign against distracted driving 10. Bangor native to lead rehabilitation hospital set to open in October P H O T O / C O U R T E S Y L A N DV E S T 1 Direct primary care provides provider access through a flat membership fee with no deductibles or co-insurance, along with access to significant discounts on imaging, labs and medications as part of their membership. We're attorneys. But we're people fi rst. Meet the Immigration Law team. Experienced health care and business immigration attorneys, Mike and Olivia help employers recruit and retain international talent through strategic visa planning, practical compliance guidance, and workforce strategies that support organizational success. bernsteinshur.com Immigration Law Team Olivia Shaw ASSOCIATE Michael Murray SHAREHOLDER A focus on health and wellness trends