The move is part of an executive order by Trump aimed at easing regulatory burdens contained in the health-care law.
Health
Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Panel votes against bill to require reporting of drug abuse by pregnant women
The plan seeks to address the surge in drug-affected babies born in Maine, but critics say forcing medical professionals to turn in mothers would create a disincentive for women to get prenatal care.
advertisement
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
MaineCare threatened under Republican health care plan
If the House Republicans’ ACA replacement manages to gut the program, Maine beneficiaries worry about losing a health-care lifeline.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News, Politics
Die-in greets proponent of health care overhaul
A New Jersey Republican faces angry Democrats at a town hall event.
Posted inHealth, News, Politics
Trump health secretary hears, in private, about Maine opioid crisis
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price met with Gov. Paul LePage and others at the State House as part of a listening tour around the country.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Maine Med may change location of new $70 million parking garage
Hospital officials said they want to address neighbors’ concerns about the 13-story garage planned as part of the Portland hospital’s expansion.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
LePage bill targets substance abuse by pregnant women
The law would require people in certain occupations to report any woman’s known or suspected substance abuse.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
MaineGeneral to launch new opioid treatment program
Starting this summer, the program will help bridge the gap between intensive outpatient treatment and primary care.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Republican health care plan would leave states on the hook
States just don’t have the money right now to make up for the health insurance subsidies the federal government could cut back on.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News, Politics
Despite critics’ claims, Republican health bill doesn’t make rape a pre-existing condition
A highly unlikely cascade of changes in federal and state law needs to happen before a woman is denied insurance solely because she was raped or sexually assaulted.