A group opposing Question 1 argues that the initiative, which would raise taxes on wealthy Mainers to pay for home care for the elderly and disabled, violates the Maine Constitution.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Amazon, Buffett, JPMorgan pick Harvard professor to lead health firm to reimagine health care system
Doctor and writer Atul Gawand will head up a company to find solutions for the healthcare the founding companies’ give their employees.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Prison hospice care enriches the lives of all who participate
Time is our most precious asset, and when we offer it in service, everyone wins when we give of ourselves.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Republican tax bill hurts medical care
The vote by Sen. Collins and Rep. Poliquin set the stage to strip all of us of our insurance coverage for pre-existing health conditions.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report, News
Maine’s highest court rules employers can’t be forced to cover cost of medical marijuana
In a narrow ruling, justices say federal law trumps state law in a case involving medical treatment for an injured paper worker.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Restored Ebola funding never should have been cut
Preventing the deadly virus’ spread requires investing before a crisis is again upon us.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, News
Rate hikes sought by Maine’s ACA insurers come in lower than expected for 2019
The proposed increases for individual health plans average just over 9 percent, and they will be reduced further if a state-run reinsurance program is revived.
Posted inCops & Courts, Health, Local & State, News
Fate of Rockland man who allegedly talked about school shooting rests with doctors
Brandon Luzzi is being held at Pen Bay Medical Center while clinicians determine whether he is well enough mentally to go home or needs treatment.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Let’s hear positions on health care from a wide range of candidates
Our nonprofit group tried surveying some and got a 44 percent response on the top issue for voters in the state.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Infant’s parent gets scare when chickenpox hits nursery school
Families who opt out of vaccinations should rethink their choice, for the protection of their kids and everyone else’s.