health care

Published
May 22, 2022

Maine Voices: Just another statistic – why I’ve chosen to leave the medical profession

The pandemic was a breaking point for those of us who practiced medicine day in and day out in a pared-down environment where colleagues and staff were burning out and demoralized
Published
May 11, 2022

Commentary: I’ve had an illegal abortion and a legal one. The experiences couldn’t have differed more.

I am a grandmother now, and I know the disastrous consequences for younger women if we outlaw the procedure again.
Published
May 1, 2022

Jackman program seen as health care delivery model for rural regions

As medical services have retracted in rural places like Jackman, other options for delivering health care are constantly being evaluated, and a promising one in Somerset County features enhanced training so that paramedics can provide a higher degree of care.
Published
April 28, 2022

Commentary: How to support caregiving children of wounded veterans

Feeling recognized would assure us that we do not face these challenges alone, an Afghanistan War veteran’s son says.
Published
April 27, 2022

Maine to update reimbursement rates to help struggling health centers

MaineCare's reimbursement rates were set almost 20 years ago.
Published
April 26, 2022

Anthem president: We’re working to protect health care affordability

The insurer is committed to coming back to the negotiating table, and it hopes MaineHealth will join them, Denise McDonough says.
Published
April 24, 2022

The Maine Millennial: I’ve got good news about kidney donation – pass it on

My friend Ted received one, and my goal is to take part in a living donor transplant swap.
Published
April 8, 2022

Health care providers say Anthem billing problems are widespread

Maine is investigating the health insurer following complaints from medical associations about underpayment, payment delays and denied claims.
Published
April 5, 2022

Commentary: Let’s focus on what works as we seek to lower health care costs in Maine

A new state-controlled insurance system could lead to high costs and threaten Mainers’ access to the high-quality care they need.
Published
April 1, 2022

Maine Voices: The time is now to rebuild Maine’s dental health care program

L.D. 1501 recognizes that good oral health is important to our kids’ well-being, happiness, education and future.