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PublishedNovember 1, 2017
Mercy Hospital to pay $1.5 million to settle federal complaint
The Portland hospital overbilled Medicare and Medicaid for drug-screening tests conducted at its now-closed Mercy Recovery Center in Westbrook from 2011 to 2013, court documents say.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2017
Cost of 2018 premiums for many Mainers’ ACA plans: $0
President Trump's move to end cost-sharing reductions means those on bronze plans earning from 100% to 225% of the poverty level would have only deductibles and co-pays.
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PublishedOctober 31, 2017
Falmouth psychiatrist’s license permanently revoked
Dr. Reinaldo de los Heros signed an agreement on Oct. 23 that states the state medical board has evidence of 'fraud, deceit or misrepresentation.'
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PublishedOctober 30, 2017
On the health care precipice: ACA sign-ups to begin amid cutbacks, turmoil
An expert predicts enrollment for 2018 will fall because Trump killed one type of subsidy, but other subsidies will rise to help offset higher premiums.
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PublishedOctober 27, 2017
State enhances website that lets Mainers compare medical costs by provider
New quality-of-care indicators and updated prices are added to CompareMaine.org to help consumers be informed health care purchasers.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2017
Addicts may benefit from an expansion of Medicaid
Uninsured Mainers can't afford treatment, and hospitals are bearing the rising costs of unreimbursed emergency room care for opioid addiction.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2017
On cigarette tax hikes, tobacco lobby powerful foe
Frustration grows as a known solution to high smoking rates is crushed by tobacco industry money.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2017
Veterans get services, goods, encouragement at Homeless Veteran Stand Down at Togus
The 20th annual version of the event featured a speaker who said he had been homeless himself until he attended a similar event three years ago.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2017
Senate Democrats rebuff changes to health care deal
They say the Trump administration should support the agreement, not sabotage it.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2017
Nominee to head DHHS expected to face tough questions at confirmation hearing
Legislators say they'll ask Ricker Hamilton to be candid about past troubles in the agency and how he plans to improve its accountability and responsiveness.
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