Health care
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PublishedMay 25, 2017
Republican health plan would leave nearly 117,000 fewer Mainers insured, report says
The estimate by a left-leaning think tank is based on an analysis of the CBO report on the impact of the House-passed ACA replacement plan.
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PublishedMay 24, 2017
Marijuana extract helps some kids with epilepsy, study says
Side effects during the study included vomiting, fatigue and sleep problems, but researchers say the overall results are promising.
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PublishedMay 24, 2017
Forecast for House Republicans’ health plan: 23 million more uninsured
The assessment by the Congressional Budget Office also says premiums could become unaffordable for people with pre-existing conditions.
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PublishedMay 23, 2017
Just one alcoholic drink a day increases breast cancer risk, study says
Researchers conclude that no level of alcohol is completely safe, but exercise appears to reduce rates significantly.
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PublishedMay 22, 2017
Community Health Options, Maine’s ACA insurer, reports a surplus
The seller of ACA individual insurance was $3.7 million in the black for the first quarter after two years of big losses.
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PublishedMay 20, 2017
Trump again threatens Obamacare
He wants to end subsidies for people who buy health insurance on the state and federal exchanges.
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PublishedMay 19, 2017
Sen. Collins predicts Senate Republicans’ health care plan will be too partisan to succeed
While a 13-man committee is drafting a bill, Collins says she is continuing to work with others on a centrist proposal.
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PublishedMay 17, 2017
Agencies warn: Some lead tests may give inaccurate results
The FDA and CDC say some children under age 6 and pregnant and nursing women may need retesting.
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PublishedMay 17, 2017
MaineCare recipients tell DHHS at hearing that payment, work requirements could harm them
The state seeks a federal waiver to charge premiums and require jobs or volunteerism for able-bodied program beneficiaries.
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PublishedMay 15, 2017
Minnesota pot providers run $11 million in red
The two licensed companies downplay their losses, but very tight state rules probably don't help.
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