House Republicans plan to investigate the rollout of Affordable Care Act marketplaces.
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Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
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N.H. governor to seek special session on Medicaid expansion
The decision comes after a study panel recommends opting in to provide health coverage to 49,000 adults.
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Brokers simplify, confuse health exchange shopping
An industry group warns of bogus websites and unsolicited calls by people claiming they need personal information to help customers enroll in insurance.
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Lawmakers negotiating but no deal
Sen. Susan Collins hopes her plan will be part of an agreement to reopen the government and avoid a federal default.
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Questions and answers on U.S. deficit
Taming deficits has been difficult during a recession and weak recovery.
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Vermont avoided Medicaid transportation problems occurring in Maine
Maine lawmakers say the state should use Vermont as a model for a new system.
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High interest, but Mainers facing familiar difficulties signing up for insurance
Maine does not yet have numbers on enrollees through the Affordable Care Act.
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‘Bionic man’ robot has heart – literally
Scientists want to show that technology can provide aesthetic prostheses for people who have lost all kinds of body parts.
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Maine panel takes on threats to elder care system
The Legislature’s Long-Term Care Facilities Study Commission meets for the first time and says the long-term care system is ‘on the brink.’
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Poll: Americans pan Obamacare rollout
Only 7 percent said it went extremely or very well