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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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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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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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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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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Even as new Maine law expands abortion access, providers worry about court rulings in other states
Maine could face significant restrictions on abortion access if a recent Texas appeals court decision is upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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As opioid settlement funds reach Maine, debate arises over how to use them
A nationwide coalition urges support for community-based organizations while some municipalities already plan to expand existing programs.
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FDA approves RSV vaccine for moms-to-be to guard their newborns
RSV is a coldlike nuisance for most healthy people but it can be life-threatening for the very young.
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Bacteria found in raw shellfish linked to 3 deaths in Connecticut, New York
Precautions for avoiding the potentially deadly bacteria include protecting open wounds from seawater and, for those with compromised immune systems, forgoing raw or undercooked shellfish.
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MaineHealth Care at Home backs decision to fire nurses, despite staff’s no-confidence vote
Amid what they consider union tactics and misrepresentations, MaineHealth Care at Home is upholding a decision to fire two longtime nurses. The disciplinary action prompted a no-confidence vote by staff.