Boston Scientific Corp. increased its full-year earnings in 2018.
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Lawmaker proposing MaineCare dental benefit for low-income adults
The proposal by Rep. Drew Gattine would make Maine the 34th state to provide some form of dental coverage, which is now available only to children under the Medicaid program.
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Mills says state must be ‘backstop’ against federal efforts to restrict abortion
She declares Tuesday that those who would reduce access to legal abortions ‘are going to have to get through me first.’
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Advocates think bill to end most exemptions from childhood vaccinations has a shot
Maine has the nation’s 7th-highest rate of non-medical opt-outs and high rates of infectious diseases like whooping cough.
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This year’s legislative session may pit Mills against her own party on taxes
Maine’s new governor has vowed not to raise taxes in her first 2-year budget proposal, but Democratic lawmakers’ agenda calls for more state spending.
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House speaker proposes new tax to fund paid leave for Maine workers
Democrat Sara Gideon’s bill would go beyond a federal law requiring most employers to give unpaid leave, and she says that would help Maine build ‘a strong, vibrant workforce.’
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Portland didn’t break federal law in disclosing HIV patients’ data to researchers
A federal agency weighs in on the city’s disclosure of more than 200 names, without their consent, as part of a study with USM.
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Anthem promotes industry veteran to Maine commercial business president
Denise McDonough has more than 20 years in the health insurance industry.
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Sanford Medical Center expanding facilities with projects costing $34 million
The hospital is adding an elder care building and a behavioral health unit, and is involved in efforts to upgrade technology and modernize its appearance.
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Director of UNE geriatrics program receives hospice leadership award
Marilyn Gugliucci started a 48-hour hospice immersion program for University of New England med students.