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PublishedJanuary 28, 2019
Maine bill would preserve key benefits of ACA in event of repeal
Legislation supported by top Democrats would prohibit insurance companies from refusing coverage for pre-existing conditions and set other standards to help consumers.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2019
‘Don’t kiss or snuggle hedgehogs’ because of salmonella risk, CDC warns
As of Friday, 11 people in eight states had been sickened, including one in Maine.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2019
Nonprofit dental center relocates to space in Oakland’s First Park
The center specializes in providing affordable dental care to low-income patients, the uninsured and under-insured.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2019
Advocates think bill to end most exemptions from childhood vaccinations has a shot
Maine has the nation's 7th-highest rate of non-medical opt-outs and high rates of infectious diseases like whooping cough.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2019
White House proposes to increase Affordable Care Act premiums
The roughly 1 percent increase could feed into the Democratic argument that the Trump administration is trying to 'sabotage' coverage for millions.
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2019
Some lawmakers pushing for Cabinet-level position to address opioid crisis
The Legislature will debate multiple proposals to create a specific position, and Gov. Janet Mills has said she plans to appoint an opioid czar as well.
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2019
Portland didn’t break federal law in disclosing HIV patients’ data to researchers
A federal agency weighs in on the city's disclosure of more than 200 names, without their consent, as part of a study with USM.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2019
Democratic bills aim to cut drug prices
The bills stand little chance of becoming law in a divided government, but they could put Republicans on the defensive.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2019
Central Maine Healthcare names new president for hospitals in Bridgton, Rumford
Peter J. Wight's appointment comes five months after the previous president resigned amid turmoil among medical staff at the hospitals and the parent organization.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2019
Thousands have applied for Medicaid, Mills says, and the state is processing claims
The new governor says her administration is working to provide coverage to applicants rejected by the LePage administration.
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