By passing L.D. 1350, the Legislature can stop imposing unnecessary financial hardship on vital rural facilities.
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Posted inHealth, Nation & World, Politics
Trump touts new faith-based protections for heath care providers
A final federal rule has drawn widespread criticism from civil rights groups that say it provides cover for discrimination.
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U.S. measles cases top 700, with many illnesses among kids
Measles continues to spread in the US, with 22 states affected.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News, Politics
Trump administration rule could deny health care to transgender patients
Civil rights organizations fear a new rule being worked on by the federal Health and Human Services Department could remove nondiscrimination protections of the Affordable Care Act for LGBTQ individuals.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Amid shock, grief of abortion late in pregnancy, I’m coping by advocating for other women
Nobody should have to go without abortion care for lack of insurance coverage.
Posted inHealth, New England, News, Politics
In health care debate, price control techniques weighed
Massachusetts lawmakers are zeroing in on prescription drug prices as part of their latest attempt to rein in soaring health care costs.
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Trump punts ACA replacement, says Republicans will unveil plan after 2020 elections
In a series of late-night tweets, Trump continued to bash President Barack Obama’s signature health-care law but said a vote on a replacement would not occur until after the elections
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Government should not be ‘basically one guy’
President Trump’s moves on health care and border security override important safeguards built into our system.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Report says more Maine kids were in state custody, waiting to be adopted, in 2018
The 25th annual Kids Count book also shows that the state led the nation for the highest rate of children with anxiety disorders, and that teen suicide increased dramatically over the last decade.
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Dozens on both sides debate bill to require MaineCare coverage for abortion services
Opponents raise moral objections, while proponents say the effort – supported by Democrats and independents – would improve access for low-income women.