Despite shunning the Medicaid expansion option, the state defends an integral part of the Affordable Care Act in a case that may affect coverage for millions.
Joe Lawlor
Staff Writer
Joe Lawlor writes about health and human services for the Press Herald. A 24-year newspaper veteran, Lawlor has worked in Ohio, Michigan and Virginia before relocating to Maine in 2013 to join the Press Herald. He is still considered “from away” but since then, he has learned what a “dooryard” is, eaten “whoopie pies” drank Moxie and boiled some “lobstahs.” The stories he enjoys most are when he learns something and meeting inspiring people.
He lives in South Portland - aka “SoPo” - with his wife, Melanie, and two school-age children.
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For Portland’s Pats fans, a super moment frozen in time
Hardcore fans perching on outdoor snow benches at The Thirsty Pig are rewarded with a dramatic Patriots victory in the final seconds.
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Light and fluffy snow may add up to 12 inches
The snow amounts – not close to setting a weekly record – are unusual with temperatures near zero.
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Maine Med opening state’s only 24-hour pharmacy
Hospital patients can get their prescriptions filled at the pharmacy, which also will be open to the public.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Politics
Thousands of patients lose if state cuts methadone benefit
DHHS claims Suboxone is a better treatment, but health experts disagree and question whether the state is practicing medicine.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
State epidemiologist position remains vacant
Officials won’t say why an out-of-state candidate rejected an offer; some worry about an erosion of Maine’s public health infrastructure.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine treatment for mental illness serves as national model
On hiatus but soon to be restarted, a program that began at Maine Medical Center has led the way toward early detection and treatment of schizophrenia.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine reports swift surge in reported cases of flu
The 682 positive tests surpass totals in each of the past four years, but there have been no concentrated outbreaks here.
Posted inHealth, News
Maine to fill funding gap in Medicaid payments to physicians
The state will spend $7.8 million to cover federal cuts in reimbursements to doctors who treat MaineCare patients.
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Maine puts data from day care inspections online for first time
The updated licensing and violation information will help guide parents, replacing a deficient database revealed in Portland Press Herald reports.