A collection of stories about Maine’s healthcare system: from hospitals and aging care facilities to shortages of nurses and system policies.
Maine’s outgoing hospital lobbyist says it is impossible to solve problem of rising health care costs
As Steven Michaud leaves his long-time role with the Maine Hospital Association, he reflected on pivotal events during his tenure.
Should Maine allow associate dentists without doctoral degrees? Dentists don’t think so
Lawmakers consider bills to expand access to dental care as the ranks of dentists fall.
Maine considers how to untether itself from federal vaccine rollbacks
On Tuesday, Maine lawmakers discussed legislation to increase access to vaccines after a measles case was confirmed in Bangor.
ACA tax credit negotiations have stalled. Senators can’t even agree on a reason why.
Sen. Susan Collins, a key negotiator, said a path forward was “possible” but “certainly difficult.”
Her labor turned dangerous. The closest hospital had just stopped delivering babies.
Paramedics asked the rural hospital for help anyway. Its initial answer was no.
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