Feeling recognized would assure us that we do not face these challenges alone, an Afghanistan War veteran’s son says.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State
Maine to update reimbursement rates to help struggling health centers
MaineCare’s reimbursement rates were set almost 20 years ago.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Anthem president: We’re working to protect health care affordability
The insurer is committed to coming back to the negotiating table, and it hopes MaineHealth will join them, Denise McDonough says.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: I’ve got good news about kidney donation – pass it on
My friend Ted received one, and my goal is to take part in a living donor transplant swap.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Health care providers say Anthem billing problems are widespread
Maine is investigating the health insurer following complaints from medical associations about underpayment, payment delays and denied claims.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Let’s focus on what works as we seek to lower health care costs in Maine
A new state-controlled insurance system could lead to high costs and threaten Mainers’ access to the high-quality care they need.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: The time is now to rebuild Maine’s dental health care program
L.D. 1501 recognizes that good oral health is important to our kids’ well-being, happiness, education and future.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: How Maine can advance understanding of ALS
A registry under consideration by the Legislature would give researchers valuable information on people receiving care for the always-fatal illness.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics, Uncategorized
Lawmakers may boost state reimbursement rates for family-planning care
A legislative panel approved a bill Friday to boost MaineCare reimbursement rates for family-planning providers.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Broadband is health policy by another name
Connectivity, even more than your doctors or health systems, has a direct impact on the most important predictors of your long-term health.