Nobody should have to go without abortion care for lack of insurance coverage.
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In health care debate, price control techniques weighed
Massachusetts lawmakers are zeroing in on prescription drug prices as part of their latest attempt to rein in soaring health care costs.
Telemedicine tied to more antibiotics for kids, study finds
A new study says sniffling, sore-throated kids seen via telemedicine visits were far more likely to be prescribed antibiotics than those who went to a doctor’s office or clinic
Trump punts ACA replacement, says Republicans will unveil plan after 2020 elections
In a series of late-night tweets, Trump continued to bash President Barack Obama’s signature health-care law but said a vote on a replacement would not occur until after the elections.
Greg Kesich: Government should not be rule by ‘basically one guy’
Trump’s moves on health care and border security override important safeguards built into our system.
Report says more Maine kids were in state custody, waiting to be adopted, in 2018
The 25th annual Kids Count book also shows that the state led the nation for the highest rate of children with anxiety disorders, and that teen suicide increased dramatically over the last decade.
Dozens on both sides debate bill to require MaineCare coverage for abortion services
Opponents raise moral objections, while proponents say the effort – supported by Democrats and independents – would improve access for low-income women.
Maine Compass: Maine values mean that MaineCare needs to cover abortion care
Access to the full range of reproductive health options is vital to a woman’s ability to decide her own future.
Lawmakers advocate for improvements to Maine’s lead testing program
Bills before the Health and Human Services Committee would mandate testing for all of Maine’s 1- and 2-year-olds.
Augusta woman who found kidney donor makes signs for other Mainers who need transplants
Krystal Reardon, 44, who used signs last fall to help her find a kidney donor, is now using similar efforts to seek help for others.