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PublishedFebruary 11, 2024
Loophole leaves Maine patients vulnerable to hefty ambulance fees
Despite knowing how the system works, an employee of the state's largest insurance carrier still couldn't avoid thousands of dollars in out-of-network bills.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2024
State and Maine hospitals agree to improve MaineCare reimbursement rates
The Department of Health and Human Services and the Maine Hospital Association announced the agreement Tuesday.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2024
As investors pile into psychedelics, idealism gives way to pharma economics
Dozens of psychedelic startup companies are racing to begin selling mind-expanding drugs for depression and other mental health conditions, riding a wave of promising research and media hype.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2024
Northern Light Health computer servers compromised, but patient data not at risk, health care system says
Though none of the affected servers contained patient information, Northern Light said it decided to temporarily take those records offline 'out of an abundance of caution.'
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2024
Task force calls for reforms to regulate hidden hospital fees
A group, formed in response to a Press Herald investigation, recommends changes to Maine law to address often confusing and frustrating hospital billing practices.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2024
Autoimmune diseases strike far more women than men. Now there’s a clue why.
Tens of millions of Americans have an autoimmune disorder, such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and more. About 4 of every 5 patients are women.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2024
Maine’s new CDC director is expanding public health workforce, access, mission
Six months into her tenure, Dr. Puthiery Va has brought on more public health nurses to improve access to disease prevention programs.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2024
Maine leaders ask U.S. Supreme Court to remove abortion pill restrictions
Attorney General Aaron Frey and Gov. Janet Mills join 23 other states in asking the justices to protect access to mifepristone.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2024
Influenza cases remain steady in Maine
Maine has not seen the high levels of flu cases recently reported in other parts of the U.S.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2024
Community health centers serve 1 in 11 Americans. They’re a safety net under stress
The clinics serve as a critical safety net in every state and U.S. territory for low-income people of all ages.
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