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Health care

Published
October 14, 2014

State CDC: Patient in Portland tests negative for Ebola, is released

Maine Medical Center did multiple tests for the virus and isolated and observed the patient for two days as a precaution despite 'low risk' circumstances.
Published
October 14, 2014

Scientists confirm key to Alzheimer’s disease

New England researchers say the brain-killing illness is caused by the deposit of a protein in the brain.
Published
October 14, 2014

VA secretary recruiting medical students

Robert McDonald is on a swing through the Northeast to urge medical school and nursing students to work at the VA.
Published
October 13, 2014

Governor candidates on the issues: Health care

In a state facing critical and costly challenges, what do Maine's candidates for governor propose as remedies?
Published
October 10, 2014

Small businesses in Maine weigh new insurance options under Affordable Care Act

Many owners would qualify for tax credits or could attract better workers under the coverage that begins in 2015.

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Published
October 9, 2014

Marijuana trends undermine anti-opioid crusade, drug czar tells Bangor forum

Michael Botticelli formally announces a five-year, $7.5 million grant to help Maine communities fight drug abuse.
Published
October 9, 2014

Doctors doing face-to-face house calls – over the Internet

Maine health insurer Anthem makes virtual visits a covered benefit, and the cost-saving, convenient trend may catch on.
Published
October 8, 2014

Administration rolls out new version of HealthCare.gov

The federal website offers a streamlined application form, a time crunch for renewing enrollment and at least one error.
Published
October 7, 2014

Wal-Mart will offer health-care options

Wal-Mart hopes the health insurance service will get customers into stores for all their health-care needs.
Published
October 7, 2014

Media’s hype about Ebola outweighs the actual risk

An expert says the public would do well to worry more about tobacco use or overeating than the virus.