Affordable Care Act Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Commentary: Survivors of rape face new threat

by carly mee Washington Post News Service with Bloomberg News May 7, 2017May 5, 2017

The Republicans’ American Health Care Act would make being raped a pre-existing condition, denying care to many who endure trauma for years.

He dons them when asked for his position on repealing the Affordable Care Act – a characteristic move from a lawmaker often loath to take a stand.

by Juliet Eilperin, Amy Goldstein The Washington Post May 4, 2017May 4, 2017

Q&A on what’s in the bill and the impact on Americans if it becomes law.

by The Editorial Board May 4, 2017May 4, 2017

The Maine congressman should stop running and oppose a plan that would harm many of his constituents.

by Dr. Flavian Mark Lupinetti, MD Special to the Press Herald May 3, 2017May 2, 2017

In Maine, the replacement plan would not only hurt our citizens but also would damage hospitals.

The writer should have concluded that the reform the country really needs is universal Medicare for all.

by THE WASHINGTON POST April 18, 2017April 17, 2017

It would be astonishingly reckless to hold the health of millions hostage to force Democrats to back a tax cut.

by Richard Pollak Special to the Press Herald April 18, 2017April 17, 2017

Turning away federal funds doesn’t lower your tax burden; it simply sends those dollars to another state.

The U.S. government was paying a big chunk of the medical bills long before Obamacare became a thing.

by Cathleen London, M.D. Special to the Press Herald April 5, 2017April 4, 2017

Doctors are burned out on paperwork and insurance company hurdles, and it’s time to bring back the public option.