Republican moves to undercut the Affordable Care Act may be the cause, but another reason may be that more Mainers are just keeping their current plans.
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Photos from the past: 100 years ago, Mercy Hospital opened for patients in a deadly flu epidemic
Originally called Queen’s Hospital, the Portland health care institution has been a passion project of the Sisters of Mercy.
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The View From Here: Health costs headed for a crisis
When ‘the lucky ones’ pay more each year for insurance that covers less, something’s got to give.
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FDA unveils sweeping effort to reduce vaping and smoking by minors
The agency targets e-cigarettes, flavored cigars and menthol cigarettes.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Politics
Question 1 proposal for tax-funded home care headed for defeat
More than 60 percent of counted votes were against the home care referendum, with 72 percent of precincts reporting.
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Health care, Trump are core issues for voters in poll
Immigration is also a driving factor as Americans submit their ballots.
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Free dental care day seen as ‘a warning sign’ that Maine isn’t meeting need for coverage
Once a year, hundreds get free care, but the gesture shines a light on Maine’s status as a state without an adult Medicaid dental benefit.
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Supporters of ‘assisted dying’ work to get referendum before Maine voters in 2019
Lawmakers have wrestled with the question in the last two sessions of the Legislature, but the decision could be made on statewide ballots.
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MaineHealth completes hospital consolidation
The initiative will help preserve access to health care in rural areas, officials say.
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Advocates stump for passage of Maine bond to reduce shortage of nurses
Question 4, the $49 million education bond on the November ballot, includes $12 million for nursing programs and training facilities.