Health care
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PublishedMay 24, 2017
Forecast for House Republicans’ health plan: 23 million more uninsured
The assessment by the Congressional Budget Office also says premiums could become unaffordable for people with pre-existing conditions.
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PublishedMay 23, 2017
Just one alcoholic drink a day increases breast cancer risk, study says
Researchers conclude that no level of alcohol is completely safe, but exercise appears to reduce rates significantly.
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PublishedMay 22, 2017
Community Health Options, Maine’s ACA insurer, reports a surplus
The seller of ACA individual insurance was $3.7 million in the black for the first quarter after two years of big losses.
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PublishedMay 20, 2017
Trump again threatens Obamacare
He wants to end subsidies for people who buy health insurance on the state and federal exchanges.
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PublishedMay 19, 2017
Sen. Collins predicts Senate Republicans’ health care plan will be too partisan to succeed
While a 13-man committee is drafting a bill, Collins says she is continuing to work with others on a centrist proposal.
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PublishedMay 17, 2017
Agencies warn: Some lead tests may give inaccurate results
The FDA and CDC say some children under age 6 and pregnant and nursing women may need retesting.
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PublishedMay 17, 2017
MaineCare recipients tell DHHS at hearing that payment, work requirements could harm them
The state seeks a federal waiver to charge premiums and require jobs or volunteerism for able-bodied program beneficiaries.
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PublishedMay 15, 2017
Minnesota pot providers run $11 million in red
The two licensed companies downplay their losses, but very tight state rules probably don't help.
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PublishedMay 15, 2017
White House plans to dismantle ACA’s small-business marketplaces
The move is part of an executive order by Trump aimed at easing regulatory burdens contained in the health-care law.
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PublishedMay 15, 2017
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.
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