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Commentary: Let’s focus on what works as we seek to lower health care costs in Maine

by Peter Gore Special to the Press Herald April 5, 2022April 5, 2022

A new state-controlled insurance system could lead to high costs and threaten Mainers’ access to the high-quality care they need.

by Lori K. Gramlich and Erica Hidu Special to the Press Herald April 1, 2022April 4, 2022

L.D. 1501 recognizes that good oral health is important to our kids’ well-being, happiness, education and future.

A legislative panel approved a bill Friday to boost MaineCare reimbursement rates for family-planning providers.

by Jennifer Monti Special to the Telegram March 13, 2022March 12, 2022

Connectivity, even more than your doctors or health systems, has a direct impact on the most important predictors of your long-term health.

Maine is projected to be short 1,450 registered nurses in 2025, down from the 3,200 projected previously, according to a new report.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal February 20, 2022February 19, 2022

A call by Reps. Pingree, Golden and 200 of their colleagues to investigate nurse staffing agencies could have unintended consequences.

Dr. Clare Mundell sued the Bangor hospital after discovering she was being paid about half the hourly wage of her male counterparts.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal January 23, 2022January 22, 2022

Advances in medical science since the first human-to-human kidney transplant ease the way for donors and recipients.

More than 80% of them are receiving financial assistance.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal January 16, 2022January 15, 2022

Organ donation may not be on the top of most people’s to-do lists, but maybe it should.