Maine’s high rate of unvaccinated children poses danger and prompts debate on the ease with which parents may opt out of vaccinations.
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Republicans to float health care tax credits
A proposed plan would give lower-income people a tax break to help them afford health insurance.
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LePage says dropping methadone coverage is sound, but doctors disagree
Medical authorities and recovering addicts say science is on their side: Some users need methadone.
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Waterville’s Inland Hospital gets $1.65 million bequest
A retired schoolteacher who wanted to remain anonymous has left the money to the hospital in a permanent trust fund.
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Millions may face health insurance penalties
The Health Care Act for the first time last year required most Americans obtain health insurance.
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Obama wants doctors’ pay linked to quality of care
The proposed system overhaul aims at improving patients’ care and cutting wasteful spending.
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Maine Med opening state’s only 24-hour pharmacy
Hospital patients can get their prescriptions filled at the pharmacy, which also will be open to the public.
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Thousands of patients lose if state cuts methadone benefit
DHHS claims Suboxone is a better treatment, but health experts disagree and question whether the state is practicing medicine.
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State epidemiologist position remains vacant
Officials won’t say why an out-of-state candidate rejected an offer; some worry about an erosion of Maine’s public health infrastructure.
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Widespread influenza prompts restrictions at central Maine hospitals
The temporary visitor restrictions at Inland and Franklin Memorial hospitals are focused around maternity wards because of the vulnerability of the babies.