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Lewiston dentist testifies in his own defense to rebut patients’ complaints

by Steve Collins Sun Journal September 30, 2017September 30, 2017

Dr. Jan Kippax rebuts claims by patients that he acted unprofessionally.

Health, Maine, News

Lewiston dentist fights patient’s accusation he was ‘ripping teeth out’

by Steve Collins Sun Journal September 29, 2017September 30, 2017

More than 180 separate complaints are filed by against Dr. Jan Kippax by 18 patients.

Business, Health, Maine, News

State approves Maine Medical Center’s plan for $512 million expansion, renovation

by Joe Lawlor September 28, 2017September 29, 2017

The project, the most extensive in the hospital’s history, would begin in 2018 and be done in 2022.

Health, Maine, News

ACLU argues MaineCare should pay for abortion coverage

by Edward D. Murphy September 28, 2017September 28, 2017

A Superior Court judge hears arguments on whether MaineCare funding for pregnancy services that doesn’t also include abortion coverage interferes with a woman’s right to choose.

Health, Nation & World

Obamacare rates set to rise as Trump’s opposition fuels turmoil

by Zachary Tracer, Anna Edney, John Tozzi Bloomberg September 27, 2017September 27, 2017

In many states, insurers face a deadline of Wednesday to lock in their rates for next year under the Affordable Care Act, and some are announcing double-digit increases.

Health, Maine, News

Maine reverses decision to end tribal public health funding

by Associated Press September 27, 2017September 27, 2017

The funding for a tribal government employee to work on chronic disease prevention was cut off 3 months ago.

Business, Health, Maine, News

Anthem leaving Maine’s ACA marketplace, citing uncertainty

by Joe Lawlor September 27, 2017September 28, 2017

The insurer says it will not sell individual plans in 2018 and will reduce off-marketplace health policy options.

Health, News, Sports

Biomarker may help diagnose brain injury in living football players, researchers at BU say

by Rick Maese The Washington Post September 26, 2017September 26, 2017

Preliminary studies identify a protein related to inflamation that is found at far higher levels in the brains of former athletes compared with those of non-athletes.