Shrinking the Medicaid program, which is not facing a money crisis, to fund tax cuts hurts hospitals.
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Silicon Valley entrepreneur believes gizmos can move medical care forward
Adrian Aoun’s health-management service relies on scanners, an app and a ‘care team.’
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Women have fought this fight before
A century after suffragists protested in Washington, another group of women prepares to stand up.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Video visits won’t solve major challenges at Maine’s county jails
Increasing treatment funds is key to mitigating drug addiction and smuggling, and allowing contact visits builds the family ties that prevent re-offending.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Study reveals hidden world of insurer, doctor bargaining
The research offers a look at how health care providers set prices, and who comes out on top.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News, Politics
Planned Parenthood fight not over, Shaheen and Hassan say
The senators call on women to defend the group against efforts to strip federal funding.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, News
Exercising once or twice a week still has health benefits, study shows
Experts urge regular workouts, but there’s hope for the ‘weekend warriors,’ too.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News, Politics
Republicans risk voter backlash if they repeal Obamacare without alternative in hand
Twenty million Americans are now covered under the law that the party looks to dismantle this spring.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News, Politics
Americans balk at Republican plan to ‘repeal and delay’ health care law, poll shows
Only 1 in 5 supports repealing Obamacare before the replacement is worked out.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: As Congress alters health care law, coverage of cystic fibrosis patients essential
Some proposed policy reforms would harm a group that desperately needs access to affordable treatment.