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PublishedSeptember 2, 2019
New Trump rule relaxes requirements that medical providers tell patients about interpreters
The administration proposal also would get loosen nondiscrimination protections in health care for LGBTQ populations, women and people with disabilities.
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PublishedAugust 29, 2019
Maine plans state-based marketplace for Affordable Care Act insurance
The state would conduct its own marketing, outreach and assistance to help people sign up for health insurance.
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PublishedAugust 27, 2019
Purdue Pharma in talks over multibillion-dollar deal to settle 2,000 opioid lawsuits
The settlement reportedly could be worth as much as $12 billion, and the family that owns the drugmaker would give up control of the business.
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PublishedAugust 26, 2019
In landmark ruling, judge orders Johnson & Johnson to pay $572 million for its role in opioid crisis
Several similar lawsuits against drug manufacturers have been filed in Maine.
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PublishedAugust 24, 2019
Patients face higher fees, longer waits after Planned Parenthood quits federal program
The decision is creating turmoil in many low-income communities across the United States.
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PublishedAugust 22, 2019
In Maine and nation, swift fallout from quitting federal family planning program
Planned Parenthood and Maine Family Planning are having to tap reserves, intensify fundraising efforts.
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PublishedAugust 21, 2019
Medicaid expansion improving access to treatment for opioid use
About 10% of the 35,000 Mainers who have gotten health care coverage since the state expanded Medicaid are receiving treatment for opioid use.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2019
New U.S. guidelines say more women may need breast cancer gene test
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended more women should consider gene testing for hereditary breast or ovarian cancer, especially those who've already survived cancer once.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2019
Backers of rural dental care find something to smile about
Nationwide, including in Maine, the tide is starting to turn on efforts to let 'dental therapists' bring tooth care to remote areas.
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PublishedAugust 12, 2019
St. Mary’s filled positions while planning layoffs
A hospital system spokeswoman said just two new hires were affected in Lewiston. Employees say there were more.
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