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Health care

Published
May 15, 2017

White House plans to dismantle ACA’s small-business marketplaces

The move is part of an executive order by Trump aimed at easing regulatory burdens contained in the health-care law.
Published
May 15, 2017

Panel votes against bill to require reporting of drug abuse by pregnant women

The plan seeks to address the surge in drug-affected babies born in Maine, but critics say forcing medical professionals to turn in mothers would create a disincentive for women to get prenatal care.
Published
May 14, 2017

MaineCare threatened under Republican health care plan

If the House Republicans' ACA replacement manages to gut the program, Maine beneficiaries worry about losing a health-care lifeline.
Published
May 10, 2017

Die-in greets proponent of health care overhaul

A New Jersey Republican faces angry Democrats at a town hall event.
Published
May 10, 2017

Trump health secretary hears, in private, about Maine opioid crisis

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price met with Gov. Paul LePage and others at the State House as part of a listening tour around the country.

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Published
May 9, 2017

Maine Med may change location of new $70 million parking garage

Hospital officials said they want to address neighbors' concerns about the 13-story garage planned as part of the Portland hospital's expansion.
Published
May 8, 2017

LePage bill targets substance abuse by pregnant women

The law would require people in certain occupations to report any woman's known or suspected substance abuse.
Published
May 7, 2017

MaineGeneral to launch new opioid treatment program

Starting this summer, the program will help bridge the gap between intensive outpatient treatment and primary care.
Published
May 6, 2017

Republican health care plan would leave states on the hook

States just don't have the money right now to make up for the health insurance subsidies the federal government could cut back on.
Published
May 6, 2017

Maine policymakers try to assess impact of health care bill

While Republicans are optimistic that the state would gain flexibility, Democrats believe the law, which has yet to reach the Senate, may drive up costs for older, more rural residents.