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Published
February 6, 2025

Bill would allow Maine pharmacies to set up drug dispensing sites in rural areas

The proposal is aimed at improving access to prescription medications amid a decline in the number of pharmacies and other health services in rural Maine.
Published
January 30, 2025

Maine health groups push for law to protect access to discount drug program

Supporters say the bill is intended to help community health clinics access discounted drugs, but the pharmaceutical industry accuses hospitals of exploiting the program to increase profits.
Published
January 21, 2025

Maine Medical Center announces new COO

Matthew Wolden most recently served as the interim chief operating officer at University of California Health system hospitals in San Francisco.
Published
January 17, 2025

Following outcry, Maine health department waters down proposed staffing ratios

The Department of Health and Human Services released a new proposal with less aggressive increases than were initially proposed, and will give residential care facilities 2 years to phase in the changes.
Published
January 13, 2025

Speaker of Maine House unveils bill to ease health care workforce shortage

Under the legislation, employers could pay front-line direct care workers up to 140% of the state minimum wage, or $20.51 an hour.

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Published
January 10, 2025

Maine woman drops transgender health care case against US military

The daughter of a veteran agrees to drop her lawsuit against the Department of Defense and its health care provider in which she said they declined her coverage for gender-affirming surgeries.
Published
January 6, 2025

Maine DHHS awarded nearly $17M for maternal health care

The funds are part of the Transforming Maternal Health Model, a new 10-year federal program designed to improve care for low-income patients.
Published
January 5, 2025

MaineCare transport providers receive contract extensions amid court battle

A lawsuit over the award process alleges inconsistencies created a 'fundamental unfairness.'
Published
January 5, 2025

Maine health advocates’ 2025 priorities include higher tobacco tax, AI protections

Groups also hope to see legislation addressing the health care worker shortage and medical cannabis.
Published
January 5, 2025

Maine businesses say H-1B visas are critical to filling labor gaps

Trump allies are split over the program that brings skilled foreign workers to labs, hospitals, universities and tech companies in Maine.