Limited public understanding and light publicity may slow enrollment.
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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Hospital disputes vigil tied to emergency room closure
But a group will gather Tuesday night in the St. Andrews Hospital parking lot in Boothbay Harbor.
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Health clinics key to success of Obamacare
With more people insured, community health centers will be playing a greater role under the new law.
Posted inHealth, News
Growing pot becomes Maine cottage industry
The state now has hundreds of small, legal businesses that grow medical marijuana — separate from dispensaries — and a new law may add to demand for them.
Posted inHealth, News
Erika Burkhart – single mom, graduate student
Nurse practitioner student is willing to pay more for Affordable Care Act’s improved benefits.
Posted inHealth, News
Sign-ups for insurance will put health care law to the test
Consumers weighing costs and benefits of health plans starting this week will decide the controversial reform’s impact.
Posted inHealth, News
Adria and Bruce Rusk – married, working full time
A Falmouth couple is thankful for improved coverage even though they won’t be getting any government subsidies.
Posted inHealth, News
Uninsured care about new health plans, not penalty
People in need of health insurance worry more about the costs of the options starting Oct. 1 than the government mandate to sign up.
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LePage: Study backs no broader Medicaid
However, two health care experts say the same study makes the case for expanding the program.
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Nerve, virtue drive cyclist’s commute to Portland
Once inclined to avoid biking in traffic, a reporter finds pluses in pedaling to work from South Portland.