Efforts to curb cardiovascular disease in Franklin County are associated with lower hospitalizations, lower mortality rates and more than $5 million in health care savings, according to research unveiled Tuesday.
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Intensive blood sugar control risky for elderly, study says
For many older diabetics, the ‘risks appear to outweigh the benefits.’
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Flu numbers highest in state since 2009-10
Maine’s CDC director says the vaccine is less effective against flu strains this year.
Posted inHealth, News
Maine to fill funding gap in Medicaid payments to physicians
The state will spend $7.8 million to cover federal cuts in reimbursements to doctors who treat MaineCare patients.
Posted inHealth, Politics
Conservative lawmakers say no to Medicaid expansion
Governors across the political spectrum see federal funds as too generous to reject but face roadblocks from Republicans.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Flu, pneumonia deaths at epidemic levels in U.S.
The CDC reports influenza activity as ‘widespread’ in 36 states but only ‘regional’ in Maine.
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Health care sign-ups in Maine start strong at 36,000
New enrollees alone in the first month total 14,091, which should help the state further reduce its number of uninsured, estimated at 145,000.
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Maine bill aims to make it harder for parents not to vaccinate children
The proposal requires parents to discuss vaccines with a medical professional before opting out on philosophical grounds.
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Opening of urgent care clinic adds to Maine trend
ClearChoiceMD of Scarborough, which is not hospital-affiliated, is part of a national boom offering quicker and often cheaper treatment than emergency rooms.
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Redefining care saves federal money, earns MaineHealth a $9.2 million windfall
Medicare compensates the parent of Maine Medical Center for efficiencies as the health care system moves toward rewarding prevention and patients’ outcomes.