A new bill would require hospitals to formally prepare for the increasing number of cyberattacks, which can delay care and put patient data at risk.
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Maine hospitals, health reform advocates spar over bill to regulate health care prices
Advocates say the measure would improve health care affordability. Hospital executives say it could lead to closures and service losses.
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Legal question delays Madison board’s vote on addiction clinic license
The Select Board agreed it needs to consult with the town’s attorney about a question raised about ‘safe zones.’
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Maine lawmakers look to regulate AI use in mental health care
Some say the use of artificial intelligence can be harmful in therapeutic settings, while others say it’s a useful tool.
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A Bangor doctor operated on the wrong foot. 7 years later, he did it again.
Acadia Foot & Ankle doctor Adam Darcy mistakenly performed surgery on a patient’s right foot instead of their left in 2024. He made the same mistake in 2017 and was sued over it.
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Maine lawmakers hear testimony on bill to require notice before closure of maternity wards
The proposed bill would require hospitals to give 120 days notice.
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Maine health officials say risk to public is low after measles cases announced
Four new measles cases were announced by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday, taking the state’s total to five.
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Maine considers how to untether itself from federal vaccine rollbacks
Last week, Maine lawmakers discussed legislation to increase access to vaccines after a measles case was confirmed in Bangor.
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Central Maine hospitals acquired by California group that pledges to invest $150M
Central Maine Healthcare, which includes Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, is now part of Prime Healthcare Foundation.
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Somerset County program helps veterans overcome health care barriers
Improving communication between community providers and VA officials is the program’s first step.