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3 minute readPublished: Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 9:00 am
Redington-Fairview General Hospital Appoints New CEO Amid Expansion
Redington-Fairview General Hospital, a healthcare provider serving over 30,000 patients, has appointed Tiffany Comis as its new CEO. The hospital, which offers a range of services including birthing, emergency, primary care, and oncology, is bucking the trend of financial struggles faced by many hospitals in Maine.
Comis, who began her career at the hospital as a nurse in 2004, succeeds former CEO Dick Willett. Willett led the hospital for over three decades, focusing on a positive workplace culture and cost-effective decisions. Comis aims to continue this legacy.
The hospital is currently undertaking an $18 million project to construct a new medical office building and parking areas. This expansion is intended to increase access to primary care, particularly for rural patients and those facing transportation challenges. The hospital has already experienced an increase in patient volume, emergency department visits, and birthing numbers following the closure of another local hospital.
Comis is prioritizing the maintenance of essential services, including birthing services, and is focused on staff retention. The hospital boasts a remarkably low vacancy rate, ranging between 2.5% and 5%, compared to a national average of 18.3% in 2024. Comis plans to invest in staff to help the hospital navigate potential challenges from federal cuts and new Medicaid work requirements. The hospital is also working to ensure patients have the best possible insurance coverage.
Looking ahead, Comis plans to expand telehealth appointments and focus on meeting the needs of rural residents. She emphasizes that decisions will be made with patients' needs and the hospital's financial stability in mind.
BNN's Perspective:
The success of Redington-Fairview General Hospital, particularly its expansion and commitment to staff retention, is encouraging. While the challenges posed by federal cuts and Medicaid changes are significant, the hospital's proactive approach to patient care and financial planning offers a model for other healthcare providers. The focus on rural access and telehealth is particularly important in ensuring equitable healthcare access.
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