Maine has the nation’s 7th-highest rate of non-medical opt-outs and high rates of infectious diseases like whooping cough.
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This year’s legislative session may pit Mills against her own party on taxes
Maine’s new governor has vowed not to raise taxes in her first 2-year budget proposal, but Democratic lawmakers’ agenda calls for more state spending.
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House speaker proposes new tax to fund paid leave for Maine workers
Democrat Sara Gideon’s bill would go beyond a federal law requiring most employers to give unpaid leave, and she says that would help Maine build ‘a strong, vibrant workforce.’
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Portland didn’t break federal law in disclosing HIV patients’ data to researchers
A federal agency weighs in on the city’s disclosure of more than 200 names, without their consent, as part of a study with USM.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Anthem promotes industry veteran to Maine commercial business president
Denise McDonough has more than 20 years in the health insurance industry.
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Sanford Medical Center expanding facilities with projects costing $34 million
The hospital is adding an elder care building and a behavioral health unit, and is involved in efforts to upgrade technology and modernize its appearance.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Neurodiverse individuals need support for their conditions
Gov. Mills should restore the mental health services that were cut under her Republican predecessor.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Rising rate of maternal deaths deserves greater scrutiny
A new federal law that supports state data-gathering efforts will help keep mothers from dying.
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Director of UNE geriatrics program receives hospice leadership award
Marilyn Gugliucci started a 48-hour hospice immersion program for University of New England med students.
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Commentary: Please don’t ever take away my health care
I urge Maine’s congressional delegation to protect the Affordable Care Act from further political attacks.