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PublishedMay 7, 2019
U.S. pregnancy-related deaths are increasing, and report says most are preventable
The rate of deaths in America is out of step with improved maternal health in the rest of the world.
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PublishedMay 7, 2019
Vaccine bill again splits Maine House and Senate over religious exemption
The House votes to restore a ban on religious exemptions for vaccinations required for school-age children, bouncing the measure back to the Senate.
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PublishedMay 7, 2019
Georgia governor signs restrictive ‘heartbeat’ abortion ban, setting up court fight
The law bans abortions if a fetal heartbeat can be detected, which often occurs before a woman knows she is pregnant.
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PublishedMay 7, 2019
Maine House passes bill requiring MaineCare to pay for abortions
If approved by the Senate and signed by Gov. Janet Mills, the bill will add Maine to the 15 states that allow state tax funds to be spent on abortion services.
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PublishedMay 4, 2019
Religious exemption to vaccination creates a potential loophole
A day after the Maine Senate's passage of a bill preserving the exemption, faith leaders and others say no major religious organizations oppose vaccinations to prevent infectious diseases.
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PublishedMay 3, 2019
MaineCare patients at all CMMC practices could be affected by Medicare, Medicaid loss
Central Maine Medical Center has until June 30 to fix problems uncovered by federal investigators.
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PublishedMay 3, 2019
Maine bill aims to address challenges facing rural hospitals
The bill proposed by Senate President Troy Jackson would, among other things, help hospitals to attract more workers by assisting with student loan payments.
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PublishedMay 3, 2019
Mercy wins key approval to leave State Street campus for $75 million hospital
The Department of Health and Human Services approves a certificate of need for Northern Light Mercy Hospital to build its new facility on the Fore River Parkway.
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PublishedMay 2, 2019
CMMC could lose Medicare and Medicaid funding due to problems
Federal investigators cite a number of failures, including a mistake that paralyzed a patient. Hospital leaders say they're fixing the issues.
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PublishedMay 2, 2019
If you haven’t had a measles shot since you were a baby, you might need another
Adults in their 30s, 40s and 50s who have had only 1 dose have slightly less protection than those who who have had booster shots.
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