Before he starts his day at St. Mary’s hospital, Christian McCollough sends a message of God, love and encouragement over social media.
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MaineHealth Franklin Hospital to double emergency room capacity
Hospital officials said patient volume has increased significantly, driving phased renovations to expand capacity and improve access.
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Democratic candidates for Maine governor discuss reforming health care
All 4 candidates at the University of Maine at Augusta forum agreed the state should move toward a universal health care system.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Nation & World
Why Trump is investigating Maine for requiring insurers to cover abortion
One legal scholar described the investigations into Maine and 12 other states as Trump “throwing a bone” to conservatives who want more abortion restrictions.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Collins touts bill that would cap monthly insulin prices at $35
The bipartisan bill introduced Wednesday is the latest attempt by lawmakers to regulate insulin prices.
Posted inMaine, News
From rubble to recovery: Oakland blast survivor talks about ‘miracle’ of being alive
Cliff Hannon, who was critically injured in a propane explosion on Thanksgiving Day, is recovering at Lakewood Health Care Center.
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Maine hospitals, health advocates debate bill that would cap hospital prices
The proposed bill would cap hospital prices at 200% of Medicare rates.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Hospital cyberattacks impacted 1/3 of Mainers last year. Lawmakers want to change that.
A new bill would require hospitals to formally prepare for the increasing number of cyberattacks, which can delay care and put patient data at risk.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Central Maine hospitals acquired by California group that pledges to invest $150M
Central Maine Healthcare, which includes Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, is now part of Prime Healthcare Foundation.
Posted inBusiness, Elections, Maine, News, Politics
We asked all 21 candidates for Maine governor how they would lower costs. Here’s what they said.
Housing, health care and energy prices are the top priorities for almost every candidate, but they’re presenting vastly different ideas for how to address them.