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U.S. approves updated COVID vaccines to rev up protection this fall

by LAURAN NEERGAARD Associated Press September 12, 2023

The Food and Drug Administration decision opens the newest shots to most Americans even if they’ve never had a coronavirus vaccination.

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From 25 years ago, lessons for Maine as it begins to distribute opioid settlement money

by Emily Bader The Maine Monitor September 10, 2023August 8, 2024

Loose oversight and political ambitions have directed some funds from a 1998 tobacco settlement away from their original target of curbing tobacco use.

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Mainers with long-term care insurance facing hefty premium increases

by Joe Lawlor September 5, 2023September 5, 2023

Pending rate requests from various insurance policies for long-term care go as high as 152%.

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Maine marketplace health insurance rates to rise by nearly 15% in 2024

by Emily Allen September 2, 2023September 2, 2023

But most rate-payers won’t have to deal with the increase because they qualify for tax credits.

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U.S. will regulate nursing home staffing for first time, but proposal lower than many advocates hoped

by MATT SEDENSKY Associated Press September 1, 2023September 1, 2023

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

by Joe Lawlor September 1, 2023September 2, 2023

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

by Staff Report August 31, 2023August 31, 2023

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

by Lana Cohen August 30, 2023August 30, 2023

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.