A lack of beds and staffing at assisted living facilities and nursing homes creates an unwelcome situation that benefits neither the languishing patients nor the hospitals shouldering their care.
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Judge dismisses Maine hospitals’ opioid lawsuit against drug companies
Cumberland County Judge Michael Duddy ruled that Northern Light Health’s hospital system was not directly harmed by the opioid epidemic.
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Northern Light Health to shift 1,400 employees to health services company
No employees will be laid off, and all will retain pay and similar benefits, according to the hospital network, which hopes to save $1 billion over 10 years.
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Roux Institute joins with hospital networks to boost health care tech start-ups
The program created in partnership with MaineHealth and Northern Light Health will provide residencies to entrepreneurs in health care tech.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
RSV surge could delay some pediatric surgeries at Maine hospitals
The increase in cases of respiratory syncytial virus among young children is straining hospital capacity.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Byzantine medical billing calls for narrow policy focus
As we explore the possibility of a new system, we owe it to ourselves to clear up the one we’ve got.
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Facing rising costs from aviation partner, LifeFlight sets up in-house air operations
Maine’s air ambulance provider had previously contracted its aviation management to a firm with a reputation for rapidly increasing costs.
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Our View: Federal ruling on pay discrimination sends clear message
Maine has the right tools to address unequal wages, and it should not be afraid to use them.
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Federal judge sides with psychologist in sex discrimination case against Acadia Hospital
Dr. Clare Mundell sued the Bangor hospital after discovering she was being paid about half the hourly wage of her male counterparts.
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Drugs to treat high-risk patients in critically short supply as omicron surge hits Maine
A national shortage leaves Maine’s doctors with a tiny fraction of the monoclonal antibody treatments their patients could use.