Joe Lawlor writes about health and human services for the Press Herald. A 24-year newspaper veteran, Lawlor has worked in Ohio, Michigan and Virginia before relocating to Maine in 2013 to join the Press Herald. He is still considered “from away” but since then, he has learned what a “dooryard” is, eaten “whoopie pies” drank Moxie and boiled some “lobstahs.” The stories he enjoys most are when he learns something and meeting inspiring people. He lives in South Portland - aka “SoPo” - with his wife, Melanie, and two school-age children.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2014
Both sides seize on MaineCare report’s numbers
Those who support a MediCaid expansion say the numbers can be used to back their view and that the document builds in dubious assumptions.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2013
Bill to replace troubled MaineCare rides system faces uphill fight
The plan to put local groups back in charge would need Republican support to survive a possible LePage veto.
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PublishedDecember 26, 2013
Maine DHHS denies bid to make marijuana legal for Tourette’s
Advocates say they will keep trying for approval after an Ellsworth man’s request to make the syndrome a qualifying condition is rejected with no explanation.
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PublishedDecember 23, 2013
Will study facilitate MaineCare compromise?
Described as controversial yet innovative, a contractor hired by Gov. LePage may be the key to Medicaid expansion in Maine.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2013
Gov. LePage criticized for MaineCare rides statements
The governor implied a troubled contractor may get some of its contracts renewed, but declined to be specific or answer questions.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2013
New Maine co-op draws most health care enrollments
The nonprofit reports it’s been selected by about 75 percent of Mainers so far, but the reasons are unclear.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2013
Mainers increasing insurance sign-ups
Nearly 1,800 had lined up health coverage online by Nov. 30 as fixes to the federal website kicked in.
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PublishedDecember 10, 2013
Troubled MaineCare rides broker may want more funds
A document signaling that a request is in the works angers legislators already out of patience over the contractor’s service problems.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2013
Taxis taking more calls for troubled MaineCare rides broker
Details emerge about the plan to improve service, but questions remain and a state evaluation is ongoing.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2013
LePage slams U.S. for missed referrals of MaineCare cases
But Democrats say many of the problems are of the governor’s own making.
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