The health system, which has locations in Waterville, Pittsfield and elsewhere, will boost pay to $17 an hour at certain locations in an effort to lure and retain staff.
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Unvaccinated patients and employees driving COVID outbreaks in Maine hospitals
Maine hospitals have had 13 outbreaks resulting in one death since vaccinations for their employees became widely available.
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Few Maine hospitals comply with federal price disclosure law
Most hospitals have yet to publish information that shows charges negotiated with insurance companies or what an uninsured patient would pay for a service.
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COVID hospitalizations remain high across Maine
The former head of the Maine CDC warned over the weekend that the delta variant is ‘pushing our hospitals to the limit.’
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Philanthropist Donald Sussman donates $2 million to Blue Hill hospital
The money will help fund a new hospital, which will have a full-service emergency department, laboratory, imaging, rehabilitation services and primary and select specialty care as well as individual patient rooms.
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Demand for COVID-19 tests surges with spike in infections, putting strain on system
Some providers are prioritizing testing for essential workers and people with symptoms of illness, which means travelers and others with less urgent testing needs are facing delays.
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Our View: Don’t delay vaccine mandate for Maine health care workers
There are too many health care workers who come into contact with too many vulnerable people to wait any longer.
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After hospital outbreaks, Mills ‘seriously considering’ vaccination mandate for Maine health care workers
The Maine Hospital Association called for a mandate 6 weeks ago, and a spokeswoman for the governor said a decision is expected soon.
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Northern Light Health to require vaccines for employees after FDA gives full approval
The health care network announced Monday that it will require employees to be inoculated within six weeks of full vaccine approval.
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‘A frightening shift’: Maine hospitals see surge of unvaccinated patients needing intensive care
ICU demands hit near-record levels at many hospitals despite lower overall patient counts; Central Maine Medical Center sees record levels of both.