The bill goes to Gov. Paul LePage for his signature.
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Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
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Obamacare sign-ups reach 8 million, boosted by young adults
That 35 percent of those enrollees are under age 35 is crucial to the health care law’s success.
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Final-hours push for Maine Medicaid expansion appears headed for another LePage veto
A new proposal would use federal money allocated to expand the program to help low-income Mainers buy private insurance coverage.
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Less-educated whites see sharp decline in life expectancy
While longevity in the United States has risen steadily overall, a study finds undereducation, especially among females, has a dramatic correlation with dying younger.
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Ex-senator in Maine: Health care going from illness to wellness system
Former Senate majority leader Tom Daschle told a Colby lecture series audience ‘We can do this.’
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Maine report urges steps to prevent shortage of health-care professionals
A Department of Labor’s Center for Workforce Research and Information report suggests boosting state health-care education enrollment and recruiting more workers from outside Maine.
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Analysis: Health care law to cost less than expected
A nonpartisan budget analysis shows the cost over the next 10 years at $104 billion less than projected.
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Florida ophthalmologist eyed over Medicare millions
Dr. Salomon Melgen received more than any other doctor – nearly $21 million – from Medicare.
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Tour of Maine VA hospital revives issue of background checks
The House Veterans’ Affairs chairman joins Rep. Mike Michaud on Friday and questions a loophole that missed an employee’s felonious past.
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What’s ahead for Affordable Care Act?
Supporters and foes of Obama’s signature legislation are convinced the law’s fortunes will turn in their favor.