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PublishedDecember 20, 2017
Maine attorney general reviews Portland survey of HIV patients for privacy violations
The city shared its contact list for a survey of 229 former patients of India Street HIV health program without getting their permission.
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PublishedDecember 16, 2017
Deadline for some to enroll in Affordable Care Act plans is extended
HealthCare.gov issued similar extensions previously under the Obama administration.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2017
As ACA hangs in balance, health care task force pursues Maine-based solutions
The bipartisan group of residents, lawmakers and representatives from hospitals, insurers and Maine businesses will seek ways to make health coverage more affordable, with a single-payer system a long shot among possible strategies.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2017
Lawmakers begin looking for ways to fund Maine’s share of Medicaid expansion
Gov. Paul LePage reiterated Monday that it will have to be done without additional taxes or cuts to programs for elderly or disabled residents.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2017
Sign-ups for ACA insurance ‘robust’ in Maine as deadline for 2018 nears
More than 40,000 residents have applied – many buying basic plans with no premiums – even as tax reform in Congress threatens to disrupt the health care program.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2017
Official admits Portland didn’t initially follow proper protocols in disclosing patients’ information
Communications Director Jessica Grondin says the city and USM worked quickly to remedy the situation after former HIV patients at a city-run clinic complained.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2017
HIV patients accuse city of violating privacy by giving out personal data without notice
Officials will apologize for mishandling the sharing of information for over 200 people with researchers at USM, but say confidentiality rules weren't violated.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2017
Hepatitis cases mount in wake of opioid epidemic
Several types of the virus are being reported in increasing numbers, with the Maine CDC issuing a public notice Monday about a small but unusual spike in hepatitis A cases.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2017
Franklin Memorial goes from worst to best on hospital list
A ratings group named seven Maine hospitals among the 18 best rural hospitals in the nation.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2017
MaineHealth members vote for unification
The votes create a centralized board that oversees all member hospitals.
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