About 75 people turn out for a listening session hosted by the Department of Health and Human Services as it considers overhauling the $83 million system.
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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As hepatitis C surges, Maine plans action
Gov. Janet Mills’ administration wants to expand syringe-exchange efforts to combat an upward trend linked to injected drug use.
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Mainers with employer-based health plans see deductibles soar
Residents who have private insurance face some of the nation’s highest deductibles, while overall out-of-pocket expenses have increased significantly in the last decade.
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Maine’s congressional delegation criticizes Trump for reversal on flavored vapes
All four members of Congress from Maine voiced support for restrictions that would ban or discourage the sale and use of flavored vaping products or other e-cigarettes, especially for teenagers.
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She became a self-advocate while in foster care
Mariah Knight of Westbrook finally found a great foster family as a sophomore in high school.
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Maine foster children linger in state care longer than most states
Extended stays – the state’s 21-month-long median duration is the nation’s third-highest – contribute to worse outcomes for children, research suggests.
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She moved at least 10 times
After aging out of foster care, Tiffani Melia was homeless, but now she’s a college student.
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Bangor woman moved eight times while in foster care
But Amanda Sweden learned to develop resilience, and now she’s independent.
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Medicaid expansion in Maine projected to save 180 lives among older adults
Mainers are better able to manage chronic conditions because of the expansion, according to an analysis of a new study.
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Maine looks to overhaul its $83 million Medicaid transportation system
The state hopes to improve performance by consolidating services, including the system that came under fire in 2013 when thousands of Mainers missed medical appointments.