Health care
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2023
York Hospital to close its birthing center this month
The hospital cited both declining birth rates and an ongoing workforce shortage. It's the 7th birthing center in Maine to close since 2015 and mirrors a national trend.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2023
Hundreds gather in Portland to support people in recovery
Portland Recovery Community Center held its 10th annual Rally 4 Recovery to give hope to people seeking to overcome addiction.
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PublishedSeptember 5, 2023
Mainers with long-term care insurance facing hefty premium increases
Pending rate requests from various insurance policies for long-term care go as high as 152%.
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PublishedSeptember 2, 2023
Maine marketplace health insurance rates to rise by nearly 15% in 2024
But most rate-payers won't have to deal with the increase because they qualify for tax credits.
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2023
U.S. will regulate nursing home staffing for first time, but proposal lower than many advocates hoped
The proposal immediately drew ire from the nursing home industry, which said it amounted to a mandate that couldn't be met.
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2023
COVID-19 infections rise in Maine, and wastewater testing indicates more to come
Hospitalizations remain flat for now but are expected to increase this fall and winter.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2023
Possible easing of marijuana restrictions could have major implications
The drug could gain wider acceptance as a medical treatment, and cannabis businesses could see their bottom line boosted.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2023
Maine will receive $1.4 million to reduce overdoses in rural communities
The federal funding is aimed at helping communities where there is limited access to treatment and recovery services.
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PublishedAugust 30, 2023
UNE and MaineHealth team up on effort to improve care for chronic pain
The University of New England and the state's largest hospital network will create a registry to aid in research that could lead to enhanced medical care.
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PublishedAugust 29, 2023
10 drugs targeted for Medicare price negotiations as Biden pitches cost reductions
The move is expected to cut costs for some patients but faces litigation from the drugmakers and heavy criticism from Republican lawmakers.
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