hospitals Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine scrounges for medical supplies, but little more is expected from feds

The state is preparing for a surge of patients, but its allocation from the federal stockpile is tiny.

Shortages of personal protective equipment put doctors, nurses and anyone else who works in health care at higher risk of contracting the virus.

by Victoria Morales and Cullen Ryan Special to the Press Herald December 30, 2019December 29, 2019

Today, 30 percent of our resources are being spent on 1 percent of our population because they remain homeless.

by Andrew Taylor Special to the Los Angeles Times December 28, 2019December 27, 2019

The fact that I’m also a physician didn’t clue me into this unfair gap in coverage.

by Geoffrey Hosta Special to The Washington Post December 3, 2019December 2, 2019

Think about how you want to be cared for at the end of life, write it down and regularly remind your family and doctor of this directive.

by Phillip L. Zweig Special to the Press Herald November 16, 2019December 27, 2019

She knows what the problem is: pricing and contracting practices that benefit suppliers and hospital executives at patients’ expense.

by Paul Chace Special to the Press Herald November 14, 2019November 13, 2019

Federal rate setting will add to the serious challenges already faced by full-service health centers.

by The Editorial Board November 12, 2019November 11, 2019

Mainers are getting care they otherwise wouldn’t, and it is saving lives.

A watchdog group says most Maine hospitals, including Lewiston’s CMMC, get an A grade for patient safety.

by Leana S. Wen Special to The Washington Post October 20, 2019October 18, 2019

The debate over which type of insurance system America should have eclipses description of other important policy matters.