From Idaho to Utah to Kansas, where lawmakers have resisted the added health care coverage, groups now have ‘something to emulate.’
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Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Suit of new skin saves dying boy’s life
Doctors grew nearly 3 square feet of genetically corrected skin for the boy, who had a rare genetic disease.
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Posted inHealth, Nation & World
In election glow, Democrats nationally see health care as a winning issue
Maine’s vote to expand Medicaid is among the indicators that public opinion may be shifting in the Democrats’ favor.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Hospitals at center stage of Medicaid expansion debate
Maine’s rural hospitals in particular would be stronger financially, but critics say hospitals ought to be providing charitable care, since they enjoy tax-exempt status as nonprofits.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Poll shows American adults clueless on obesity
The survey reveals a mismatch between perception and reality of obesity in the U.S.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Several Maine dental offices will offer free services today
Dentists in Falmouth, Lisbon Falls, Portland, Scarborough and Skowhegan will participate in the 9th annual Dentists Who Care for ME event.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Mercy Hospital to pay $1.5 million to settle federal complaint
The Portland hospital overbilled Medicare and Medicaid for drug-screening tests conducted at its now-closed Mercy Recovery Center in Westbrook from 2011 to 2013, court documents say.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Cost of 2018 premiums for many Mainers’ ACA plans: $0
President Trump’s move to end cost-sharing reductions means those on bronze plans earning from 100% to 225% of the poverty level would have only deductibles and co-pays.
Posted inCops & Courts, Health, Maine
Falmouth psychiatrist’s license permanently revoked
Dr. Reinaldo de los Heros signed an agreement on Oct. 23 that states the state medical board has evidence of ‘fraud, deceit or misrepresentation.’
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On the health care precipice: ACA sign-ups to begin amid cutbacks, turmoil
An expert predicts enrollment for 2018 will fall because Trump killed one type of subsidy, but other subsidies will rise to help offset higher premiums.