DFD Russell Medical Center say low reimbursement rates from both government and private insurance, workforce shortages and an inability to rely on federal funding through Medicare and Medicaid make the operation unsustainable.
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Kennebunk doctor appeals verdict in overprescribing case
Dr. Merideth Norris was found guilty last year on 15 counts of writing unauthorized prescriptions to 5 patients.
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Rep. Pingree decries cuts to Planned Parenthood, Medicaid
During a roundtable discussion in Portland, Planned Parenthood officials said ‘everything is on the table’ for cutbacks if the Republican budget bill becomes law.
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Collapse of Maine’s browntail moth population brings a less itchy spring
The forest pest — which causes an itchy rash that can last for weeks — may be entering the bust phase of its boom and bust cycle.
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Get ready for several years of killer heat, top weather forecasters warn
There’s an 80% chance the world will break another annual temperature record in the next 5 years, the World Meteorological Organization and the U.K. Meteorological Office say.
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What’s next for Northern Light Inland patients?
Up-to-date information on transferring medical records, finding a new provider and determining next steps are available on the Northern Light Inland website.
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Maine kids face long wait for specialized care after clinic closes in Augusta
Advocates are rallying to restore diagnostic services after the closure of MaineGeneral Health’s Edmund Ervin Pediatric Center.
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New partnership saves Waterville walk-in clinic, primary care practices in Unity and Madison
Northern Light Inland Hospital is set to close in June, but the clinic and primary care practices in Madison and Unity will continue under new providers.
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Maine abortion prescribers may be able to remove names from pill bottles
The proposal is intended to protect health care providers from possible harassment or legal action by states that restrict access.
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Suicide prevention signage installed on Piscataqua River Bridge
The new signage follows 3 suicides in less than 2 weeks, which has alarmed local residents and mental health advocates.