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PublishedJanuary 18, 2019
Advocates think bill to end most exemptions from childhood vaccinations has a shot
Maine has the nation's 7th-highest rate of non-medical opt-outs and high rates of infectious diseases like whooping cough.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2019
White House proposes to increase Affordable Care Act premiums
The roughly 1 percent increase could feed into the Democratic argument that the Trump administration is trying to 'sabotage' coverage for millions.
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2019
Some lawmakers pushing for Cabinet-level position to address opioid crisis
The Legislature will debate multiple proposals to create a specific position, and Gov. Janet Mills has said she plans to appoint an opioid czar as well.
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2019
Portland didn’t break federal law in disclosing HIV patients’ data to researchers
A federal agency weighs in on the city's disclosure of more than 200 names, without their consent, as part of a study with USM.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2019
Democratic bills aim to cut drug prices
The bills stand little chance of becoming law in a divided government, but they could put Republicans on the defensive.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2019
Central Maine Healthcare names new president for hospitals in Bridgton, Rumford
Peter J. Wright's appointment comes five months after the previous president resigned amid turmoil among medical staff at the hospitals and the parent organization.
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2019
Two Maine school districts report cases of whooping cough
One case of pertussis was reported at Harrison Middle School in Yarmouth and two others were reported at Edward Little High School in Auburn.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2019
Cancer deaths hit milestone, a 25-year decline
The drop is attributed primarily to lower smoking rates, but obesity-related cancers are still rising.
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2019
Smoking rate at all-time low – but benefits not shared equally in U.S.
People from neighborhoods with the highest smoking rates are more likely to be poor, less likely to be white, and more likely to have chronic heart or lung diseases.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2019
Simulated end-of-life journey delivers emotional insights
Maine hospice and health care professionals, medical students and even loved ones can broaden empathic responses via virtual reality.
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