Legislators press for fixes, and DHHS officials question how a phone-in problem was handled.
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Phone calls show MaineCare transport mess persists
With DHHS still evaluating the program after six weeks, the companies hired to coordinate rides say service is better. Yet phone calls placed by Rep. Matthew Peterson suggest otherwise.
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Posted inHealth, News
Maine tackles the rising cost of health care
The state, ranked fifth in per-capita health spending, is devising strategies for efficiencies when Obamacare arrives.
Posted inNews
For Maine youths, tobacco is tough buy
A report on attempts to make illegal purchases shows that Maine is one of the two best states in America at thwarting sales to minors.
Posted inNews, Politics
LePage apologizes to Republicans for Obama controversy
He says the president doesn’t hate white people, but doesn’t deny making the remark.
Posted inNews
‘Substantial,’ rapid progress sought for MaineCare rides
Commissioner Mayhew says there must be ‘a significant turnaround’ within a matter of weeks.
Posted inNews
Loss of drivers cited for MaineCare ride troubles
A new contractor says it’s recovering after many drivers quit over lower reimbursement rates.
Posted inNews
MaineCare ride system favors certain patients
Because drivers can earn mileage for several at once, methadone patients almost always get rides.
Posted inLocal & State, News
MaineCare ride provider has history of problems
The contractor hired to coordinate rides for Maine Medicaid recipients was forced to drop a contract in Wisconsin.
Posted inNews
MaineCare ride complaint reports fail to add up
The state questions totals reported by companies running the system.