Garrett Martin, director of the Maine Center for Economic Policy, points to the recent closure of several birthing centers in Maine, including MaineHealth’s Miles Campus, as one of the largest concessions affecting Mainers today. “So, in 2009, when we had coverage throughout the state, there was only 1 in 972 births that needed LifeFlight. Today… 1 in 73 births need LifeFlight. Well, do you think that’s a cost-effective system?” Martin said.