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Published
January 13, 2017

Our View: Video visits won’t solve major challenges at Maine’s county jails

Increasing treatment funds is key to mitigating drug addiction and smuggling, and allowing contact visits builds the family ties that prevent re-offending.
Published
January 9, 2017

Study reveals hidden world of insurer, doctor bargaining

The research offers a look at how health care providers set prices, and who comes out on top.
Published
January 9, 2017

Planned Parenthood fight not over, Shaheen and Hassan say

The senators call on women to defend the group against efforts to strip federal funding.
Published
January 9, 2017

Exercising once or twice a week still has health benefits, study shows

Experts urge regular workouts, but there's hope for the 'weekend warriors,' too.
Published
January 6, 2017

Republicans risk voter backlash if they repeal Obamacare without alternative in hand

Twenty million Americans are now covered under the law that the party looks to dismantle this spring.

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Published
January 6, 2017

Americans balk at Republican plan to ‘repeal and delay’ health care law, poll shows

Only 1 in 5 supports repealing Obamacare before the replacement is worked out.
Published
January 4, 2017

Maine Voices: As Congress alters health care law, coverage of cystic fibrosis patients essential

Some proposed policy reforms would harm a group that desperately needs access to affordable treatment.
Published
January 4, 2017

Another View: Government should accelerate research on PTSD talk therapy

Secondary research is urged after a study shows that the therapy can help manage the disorder.
Published
January 3, 2017

Maine Voices: Ten tips will help you set, attain and sustain fitness goals in 2017

Achieving fitness goals entails a lifestyle change that spans intake, output and also outlook.
Published
January 1, 2017

Commentary: The Affordable Care Act saves lives

A single mom who relies on the health care law to insure herself and her daughter urges lawmakers to protect it.