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Health care

Published
June 25, 2018

Second phase of Maine Med’s mega-expansion calls for garage with 2,450 spaces

Hospital officials submit plans to the city Planning Board, aiming to start construction in the fall.
Published
June 23, 2018

Oklahoma medical pot question hinges on conservative support

A measure on Tuesday's ballot could ensure Oklahoma joins the growing list of states that have legalized some form of pot.
Published
June 22, 2018

House approves bill expanding treatment for opioid abuse

The legislation encourages states to increase Medicaid coverage for substance abuse disorders.
Published
June 21, 2018

New evidence shows viruses may play a role in Alzheimer’s

The idea that infections earlier in life might set the stage for Alzheimer's decades later has been long-debated.
Published
June 20, 2018

Corporate giants select professor for task of reforming health care for workers, others

Dr. Atul Gawande of Harvard, who has authored books about the system's flaws, will lead the Boston-based effort to make changes that benefit businesses and employees.

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Published
June 19, 2018

Maine industry leaders embrace new health insurance options for business groups

Critics say changes announced Tuesday by the Trump administration will hurt the Affordable Care Act market and promote shoddy plans.
Published
June 19, 2018

Advocacy group in Medicaid expansion lawsuit says LePage must act now

Maine Equal Justice Partners argued in a new filing Tuesday that the LePage administration should be ordered to comply without delaying for its appeals.
Published
June 18, 2018

Puerto Rico struggles with jump in asthma cases after Hurricane Maria

Doctors see an alarming increase in the number and severity of cases since the Category 4 storm hit.
Published
June 18, 2018

LePage asks high court to delay Medicaid expansion order while case is being appealed

The administration appeals the order before the Supreme Judicial Court on Monday after a lower court ruling Friday said the executive branch's failure to follow the people's will could promote disrespect for the law.
Published
June 15, 2018

Federal agency shuts down alcohol study

The research was supposed to show if a single drink a day could prevent heart attacks.