Despite efforts to undermine marketplaces, Obamacare sign-ups surge, surprising its critics and advocates alike.
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Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
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Maine attorney general reviews Portland survey of HIV patients for privacy violations
The city shared its contact list for a survey of 229 former patients of India Street HIV health program without getting their permission.
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Deadline for some to enroll in Affordable Care Act plans is extended
HealthCare.gov issued similar extensions previously under the Obama administration.
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Sugar can hurt your health: It’s actually addictive
Chemicals are released into your brain that activates the ‘reward center’ and makes you want more.
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As ACA hangs in balance, health care task force pursues Maine-based solutions
The bipartisan group of residents, lawmakers and representatives from hospitals, insurers and Maine businesses will seek ways to make health coverage more affordable, with a single-payer system a long shot among possible strategies.
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Lawmakers begin looking for ways to fund Maine’s share of Medicaid expansion
Gov. Paul LePage reiterated Monday that it will have to be done without additional taxes or cuts to programs for elderly or disabled residents.
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Sign-ups for ACA insurance ‘robust’ in Maine as deadline for 2018 nears
More than 40,000 residents have applied – many buying basic plans with no premiums – even as tax reform in Congress threatens to disrupt the health care program.
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Official admits Portland didn’t initially follow proper protocols in disclosing patients’ information
Communications Director Jessica Grondin says the city and USM worked quickly to remedy the situation after former HIV patients at a city-run clinic complained.
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HIV patients accuse city of violating privacy by giving out personal data without notice
Officials will apologize for mishandling the sharing of information for over 200 people with researchers at USM, but say confidentiality rules weren’t violated.
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Hepatitis cases mount in wake of opioid epidemic
Several types of the virus are being reported in increasing numbers, with the Maine CDC issuing a public notice Monday about a small but unusual spike in hepatitis A cases.