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What Mainers need to know as the state opens up its own health

WEBWhat Mainers need to know as the state opens up its own health insurance marketplace. The Mills administration has announced Maine will become the 16th state …

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More than 65,000 sign up for health insurance through Maine's …

WEBPublished December 31, 2021 at 9:37 AM EST. coverme.gov. More than 65,000 Maine residents have used the state's new health coverage "marketplace" to sign up for health …

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Enrollment is open for ACA health plans. Here's what's to know …

WEBIn most states, open enrollment lasts through Jan. 15, although some states have different time periods. California's, for example, is longer, open until Jan. 31, but …

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Mainers can now see health inspection records for schools, hotels …

WEBIf you want to check out health inspection results for schools, restaurants, lodging, campgrounds, pools, or body piercers, they're now available through a new …

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Enrollment in Maine's insurance marketplace begins next month.

WEBOn Thursday, officials announced that with open enrollment beginning next month, the state has created a new online tool offering more data on the 71 plans on the …

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Here's how Maine is trying to tackle health disparities highlighted …

WEBMaine's new Office of Population Health Equity is led by Ian Yaffe, who spent years working on behalf of farm laborers and migrants who support Maine's agricultural …

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Feds to release $129 million for Maine hospitals and

WEBMaine hospitals, nursing homes and medical practices are slated to receive nearly $130 million in federal assistance as part of $7.5 billion being distributed …

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A new health insurer in Maine hopes its unique approach will …

WEBA brand new insurance company on Maine's Affordable Care Act marketplace aims to simplify things for consumers like Ameigh by combining comprehensive health …

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A new plan for improving health in Cumberland County will target …

WEBThe newly formed Cumberland County Public Health Department has issued a four-year plan to improve community health.

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Maine has one of the highest rates of new cases of lung

WEBThe fourth annual "State of Lung Cancer" report, which examines lung cancer rates across the U.S., found that Maine's rate of 72 new cases per 100,000 was …

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Free clinics in Maine are seeing an increasingly high demand for care

WEBOasis is among a handful of clinics in Maine that offer free care. Two others in Rockland and Ellsworth said they're also seeing high demand. It comes at a time when …

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Maine’s hospital systems are working to recover from a tough …

WEBMaine hospitals endured a tough year in 2022, according to a variety of recent data and financial disclosures. The picture has somewhat improved for them in …

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Crisis receiving center in Portland helps to fill gaps in Maine's

WEBGov. Janet Mills' proposed budget includes $1.5 million to establish a crisis receiving center in Lewiston. It's part of a broader plan that Mills announced during her …

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Facing Surge In Demand For Psychiatric Care, Acadia Hospital …

WEBThe projected cost is about $25 million dollars, and would need approval from state regulators. The surge in demand isn't just happening at Acadia - it's at …

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CT, like rest of nation, sees increase in youth mental health …

WEBThe number of young people in Connecticut with at least two mental health diagnoses was up 24% from 2018 to 2022. The number of young people with at least …

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New $2.5 million initiative aims to support aging in place for older

WEBA new $2.5 million initiative in Maine aims to support older residents who want to age in place. The federally-funded initiative will establish a community navigator …

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Transgender health care must be paid for by state insurance, says …

WEBA federal appeals court ruled on Monday that state health insurance plans must provide coverage for gender-affirming care in North Carolina and West Virginia. …

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Suspended doctor sues Maine medical board over free speech rights

WEBAn Ellsworth doctor whose license was suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic has filed a federal lawsuit against Maine’s medical board, alleging officials …

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Maine nonprofit will receive $9 million donation from MacKenzie …

WEBIt is the third round of major philanthropic gifts Scott has made, which together rival the charitable contributions made by the largest foundations. The Maine …

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Maine Med will stay in Anthem's insurance network after reaching …

WEBMaineHealth and Anthem have reached an agreement that will keep Maine Medical. Center in the insurance company's network for the next two years. This spring, …

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Bangor detox center celebrates completion Maine Public

WEBPublished December 15, 2023 at 5:02 PM EST. Kaitlyn Budion. /. Maine Public. Theresa Cochran, senior director for the Center for Wabanaki Healing and Recovery, and Lauren …

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To avoid closing its doors, Tri-County Mental Health Services in

WEBFacing a fiscal crisis, Tri-County Mental Health Services in Lewiston is asking to be acquired to avoid closing its doors. Tri-County CEO Catherine Ryder says that the …

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