Health care
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PublishedNovember 3, 2017
Poll shows American adults clueless on obesity
The survey reveals a mismatch between perception and reality of obesity in the U.S.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2017
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.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2017
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.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2017
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.
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PublishedOctober 31, 2017
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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PublishedOctober 30, 2017
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.
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PublishedOctober 27, 2017
State enhances website that lets Mainers compare medical costs by provider
New quality-of-care indicators and updated prices are added to CompareMaine.org to help consumers be informed health care purchasers.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2017
Addicts may benefit from an expansion of Medicaid
Uninsured Mainers can't afford treatment, and hospitals are bearing the rising costs of unreimbursed emergency room care for opioid addiction.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2017
‘Stand Down’ gives Maine veterans a respite from homelessness
Saturday's event at Togus connects them with health services, as well as employment and housing resources.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2017
On cigarette tax hikes, tobacco lobby powerful foe
Frustration grows as a known solution to high smoking rates is crushed by tobacco industry money.
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