The plan rolled out by the Democrat’s campaign this week is intended to support rural hospitals and emergency medical services, sectors that have struggled in Maine.
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New regulations prompt some concerns among personal care agencies
While agencies told The Monitor they generally agree with the need for licensing, some worried certain requirements would be difficult to meet and could push costs up.
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Posted inHealth, Maine
Cancer patients in rural Maine continue to struggle with long travel times to treatment
Two of the state’s most rural counties are without a single oncology practice.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation / World, News
Senators press pharmaceutical CEO on why weight loss drugs like Ozempic cost less abroad
Weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic sell in Europe for a fraction of what they cost in the United States – a pattern that is typical for brand-name prescriptions.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine
Maine woman sues Anthem insurance for failing to cover weight loss drugs
It’s the second lawsuit filed this year in Maine against insurance carriers that limit coverage of popular drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Planning Board approves Convenient MD to be located next to Pizza Hut in Farmington
The medical facility will have entry points from Wilton Road [Routes 2 & 4] and Knowlton Corner Road.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Maine considering public health emergency over mosquito-borne illnesses as animal cases tick up
Health officials say you can protect yourself by wearing long sleeves, using recommended repellants, limiting outdoor activity after dusk and draining standing water.
Posted inHealth, Maine
MaineHealth hires doctor for executive position
Dr. Adrian Moran will be MaineHealth’s chief medical and transformation officer.
Posted inHealth, Maine
MaineCare patients, advocates say transportation company failing to live up to agreement
Patients say drivers with Modivcare, the largest non-emergency medical transportation broker in the country, are denying rides without explanation.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine
Maine hospitals launch green initiatives to offset high energy use
The changes at Northern Light Health and MaineHealth include discontinuing certain anesthetic gases and pivoting to renewable heating sources.