I am a grandmother now, and I know the disastrous consequences for younger women if we outlaw the procedure again.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Jackman program seen as health care delivery model for rural regions
As medical services have retracted in rural places like Jackman, other options for delivering health care are constantly being evaluated, and a promising one in Somerset County features enhanced training so that paramedics can provide a higher degree of care.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: How to support caregiving children of wounded veterans
Feeling recognized would assure us that we do not face these challenges alone, an Afghanistan War veteran’s son says.
Posted inHealth
Maine to update reimbursement rates to help struggling health centers
MaineCare’s reimbursement rates were set almost 20 years ago.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Anthem president: We’re working to protect health care affordability
The insurer is committed to coming back to the negotiating table, and it hopes MaineHealth will join them, Denise McDonough says.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: I’ve got good news about kidney donation – pass it on
My friend Ted received one, and my goal is to take part in a living donor transplant swap.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Health care providers say Anthem billing problems are widespread
Maine is investigating the health insurer following complaints from medical associations about underpayment, payment delays and denied claims.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Let’s focus on what works as we seek to lower health care costs in Maine
A new state-controlled insurance system could lead to high costs and threaten Mainers’ access to the high-quality care they need.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: The time is now to rebuild Maine’s dental health care program
L.D. 1501 recognizes that good oral health is important to our kids’ well-being, happiness, education and future.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics, Uncategorized
Lawmakers may boost state reimbursement rates for family-planning care
A legislative panel approved a bill Friday to boost MaineCare reimbursement rates for family-planning providers.