LogistiCare, Penquis and a state official report good results in the shift away from a troubled transportation provider.
Joe Lawlor
Staff Writer
Joe Lawlor writes about health and human services for the Press Herald. A 24-year newspaper veteran, Lawlor has worked in Ohio, Michigan and Virginia before relocating to Maine in 2013 to join the Press Herald. He is still considered “from away” but since then, he has learned what a “dooryard” is, eaten “whoopie pies” drank Moxie and boiled some “lobstahs.” The stories he enjoys most are when he learns something and meeting inspiring people.
He lives in South Portland - aka “SoPo” - with his wife, Melanie, and two school-age children.
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Maine could be in danger of losing Affordable Care Act subsidies
Wording of the federal law suggests insurance subsidies apply to only state-run marketplaces, but the issue is back in the courts.
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University of Maine to study chemical in antibacterial products
The study is being funded by the National Institutes of Health, which is giving the university $420,000 over three years.
Posted inMaine, Politics
MaineCare rides program faces crucial test next week
New rides brokers will take over for a troubled contractor Aug. 1.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Rebates on insurance divvied out to 20,000 Mainers
Aetna will lower premiums or send out checks because its administrative costs exceeded the Obamacare cap in 2013.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Two rulings split on legality of subsidies under Obamacare
One appeals court panel says the premium reducers are barred in federal marketplaces like Maine’s, but experts say there’s no need to worry about losing them.
Posted inMaine, News
Upcoming overhaul sparks worry over foster care reimbursement
Advocates for foster parents fret, but the DHHS says there are no plans to lower rates.
Posted inMaine, News
USM responds to criticism, halts work on historic building
Work is suspended, a university official says, to provide an opportunity to meet with those who have concerns about the renovations.
Posted inMaine, News
Anti-abortion protests resume in Portland, without buffer zone
The City Council on Monday repealed the protest-free zone around a Planned Parenthood clinic in response to a Supreme Court ruling.
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Maine nonprofit plans new ad campaign for Affordable Care Act signups
The Maine Health Access Foundation will target hard-to-reach populations and those who are reluctant to sign up for benefits.