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Health care

Published
August 1, 2014

Maine could be in danger of losing Affordable Care Act subsidies

Wording of the federal law suggests insurance subsidies apply to only state-run marketplaces, but the issue is back in the courts.
Published
July 30, 2014

U.S. House approves Veterans Affairs reform bill

The $17 billion legislation pays for more staff and private health care providers as a first step in reform, Rep. Mike Michaud says.
Published
July 30, 2014

Leading doctor dies as Ebola death toll rises

Airlines suspend flights to some African cities as more than 670 people have died from the outbreak.
Published
July 30, 2014

Maine hospital official to testify before Senate on admitting practices

A St. Mary's Health System vice president will offer testimony relating to Medicare reimbursement.
Published
July 30, 2014

Surgeon general warns of melanoma surge

The top U.S. health official says deadly cases are up 200 percent due to increased tanning.

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Published
July 29, 2014

Fist bumps could help doctors avoid spreading diseases

Researchers find that less physical contact helps prevent bacteria transfer.
Published
July 29, 2014

Florida pair guilty of fleecing Medicare

Long sentences likely await the last two men convicted in a massive mental health scam.
Published
July 28, 2014

Costly pitfalls hide in Obamacare renewals

Inaccurate or dated financial aid amounts can lead to surprise costs or unexpected taxes.
Published
July 27, 2014

Maine nursing homes to receive Medicaid reimbursement increases after political battle

But for some, it comes too late, and others want to do more than just stop the bleeding.
Published
July 26, 2014

Petitioners seek to block Massachusetts hospital takeovers

The Partner's Healthcare System plans to absorb three more hospitals.