A state official said that the federal audit should not be interpreted as evidence of fraud.
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Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
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University of Maine will receive $45M for health science complex
The federal funding, secured by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, comes after UMaine recently commissioned a study that found adding a medical school was not currently feasible.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Use of antipsychotic meds in nursing homes remains flat
Maine has the 12th highest rate of long-term nursing home residents on antipsychotics, which carry health risks.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
How common is MaineCare fraud?
The Maine Office of the Attorney General investigates dozens of complaints each year, while the Department of Health and Human Services is also involved in responding to issues.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Times Record
23 sickened after swimming at Brunswick hotel pool, lawsuit alleges
Several children and some adults contracted a bacterial infection after swimming in an improperly maintained pool, the plaintiffs claim.
Posted inHealth, News
ACA enrollment down in Maine after tax credits expire
Maine’s enrollment is at about 58,000, which is down so far from the final enrollment of 64,678 in 2025.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Nation & World, News
US overdose deaths fell through most of 2025, federal data reveals
In Maine, state data shows overdose deaths declined 24% from January to November in 2025 compared to the same period the previous year.
Posted inHealth, Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Why members of this popular Westbrook fitness class keep coming back | Column
The thrice-weekly sessions that started with four older adults now draw between 40 and 50 people ranging in age and ability.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
What does the new childhood vaccine schedule actually mean for your family?
Officials say not much will change. Experts aren’t so sure.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Western Maine doctors swamped by flu: ‘Perfect storms’
‘Not a great time,’ one health care provider said. ‘Get your flu shot.’