health care
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PublishedMay 2, 2024
Access to dental care in Maine reaching a crisis point
There are not enough appointments available for people whether they have MaineCare insurance, private insurance or are self-pay patients, according to the Maine Dental Association.
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PublishedApril 25, 2024
Bill on transparency about hospital facility fees takes effect without Gov. Mills’ signature
The law, a watered-down version of the original legislation, requires health care facilities to post signs to let patients know that facility fees are being charged.
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PublishedApril 19, 2024
Maine lawmakers approve slimmed-down version of hospital facility fee bill
The measure now goes to Gov. Janet Mills, who has not yet taken a position on the bill.
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PublishedApril 17, 2024
Private-equity owned health care saw bankruptcy surge as playbook failed
The pandemic upended health care arguably more than any other industry as hospitals halted all but essential treatments, nursing homes went into lockdown and costs for workers and supplies soared.
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PublishedApril 13, 2024
Opinion: Skilled nursing facilities are in crisis
Nurses are the key to providing adequate care for older Mainers and to stem the number of nursing home closures.
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PublishedApril 1, 2024
Health care advocates seek $3.4 million in Maine state funding for reproductive health
The funding, if approved, would not pay for abortions but would cover other reproductive and primary care at 61 health centers across the state.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2024
Opinion: Nurse-to-patient ratios are a necessity
Patient loads for nurses creates an untenable situation for the patient and the caregiver. Support L.D. 1639.
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PublishedMarch 27, 2024
After intense lobbying, Maine Senate backs bill to set minimum nurse staffing in hospitals
The legislation would set required ratios in an effort to improve working conditions and ease a nursing shortage. Opponents say the measure would reduce access to care.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2024
Consumer advocates urge passage of bill to regulate hospital facility fees
The bill would prohibit charging such fees for telehealth appointments and require signs be placed to inform patients when the fees may be charged.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2024
Opinion: Invest in state family planning network, invest in public health
Organizations like mine are serving more patients than ever – without the funding to match.
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