The legislation encourages states to increase Medicaid coverage for substance abuse disorders.
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New evidence shows viruses may play a role in Alzheimer’s
The idea that infections earlier in life might set the stage for Alzheimer’s decades later has been long-debated.
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Corporate giants select professor for task of reforming health care for workers, others
Dr. Atul Gawande of Harvard, who has authored books about the system’s flaws, will lead the Boston-based effort to make changes that benefit businesses and employees.
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Maine industry leaders embrace new health insurance options for business groups
Critics say changes announced Tuesday by the Trump administration will hurt the Affordable Care Act market and promote shoddy plans.
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Advocacy group in Medicaid expansion lawsuit says LePage must act now
Maine Equal Justice Partners argued in a new filing Tuesday that the LePage administration should be ordered to comply without delaying for its appeals.
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Puerto Rico struggles with jump in asthma cases after Hurricane Maria
Doctors see an alarming increase in the number and severity of cases since the Category 4 storm hit.
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LePage asks high court to delay Medicaid expansion order while case is being appealed
The administration appeals the order before the Supreme Judicial Court on Monday after a lower court ruling Friday said the executive branch’s failure to follow the people’s will could promote disrespect for the law.
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Federal agency shuts down alcohol study
The research was supposed to show if a single drink a day could prevent heart attacks.
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Maine’s highest court rules employers can’t be forced to cover cost of medical marijuana
In a narrow ruling, justices say federal law trumps state law in a case involving medical treatment for an injured paper worker.
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Crucial test of Ebola vaccine raises hopes
Health workers must overcome community distrust and logistical obstacles as they look for people at risk.