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Maine, News

Maine will consider bill to cap insulin costs for diabetes patients

by Joe Lawlor December 30, 2019December 29, 2019

Many families are shelling out several thousand dollars per year, even though they have health care coverage.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Compass: Public-private partnerships are helping to keep Maine healthy

by Elizabeth Foley and Danielle Louder December 26, 2019December 26, 2019

A nonprofit is working with officials to expand access to care in rural areas.

Business, Maine, News

VA submits plan to build community clinic on West Commercial Street in Portland

by J. Craig Anderson December 18, 2019December 20, 2019

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs proposes a 62,000-square-foot clinic and an adjacent 382-space covered parking garage at the site of an abandoned rail spur west of the Casco Bay Bridge.

Business, Maine, News, Uncategorized

Morrison Center to merge with Bangor group

by Staff Report December 13, 2019December 13, 2019

The Scarborough nonprofit offers services to people with disabilities, and says its merger with UCP of Maine will allow for strategic growth and long-term viability.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Commentary: We need primary mental health care providers to end stigma, prevent crises

by Adrienne A. Williams Special to the Chicago Tribune December 11, 2019December 10, 2019

Our current system focuses on identifying existing illnesses. A better system would include regular psychological checkups and preventive care.

Business, Maine, News

Maine ACA insurer argues for reimbursements before U.S. Supreme Court

by Edward D. Murphy December 10, 2019December 10, 2019

Community Health Options claims it is owed nearly $57 million for Affordable Care Act policies, and is the victim of a ‘massive bait-and-switch’ by the government.

Business, Nation & World, News

White House backs bipartisan deal curbing consumer health costs

by ALAN FRAM Associated Press December 9, 2019December 9, 2019

The legislation aims to curb rising health care costs, including taking steps to limit “surprise” medical bills that can plague patients treated in emergency rooms.