A bill proposed following the FDA’s approval of the first over-the-counter daily birth control pill also would apply to other non-prescription contraceptives such as condoms and the morning-after pill.
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Frozen embryos are children, Alabama high court says in unprecedented ruling
The ruling from Alabama’s top court could affect the standard of care for IVF patients as advocates warn of broader implications in the fight over abortion access.
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Post-Roe v. Wade, more patients rely on early prenatal testing as states toughen abortion laws
Doctors in states with strict abortion restrictions say an increasing number of pregnant women are seeking early prenatal testing.
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Loophole leaves Maine patients vulnerable to hefty ambulance fees
Despite knowing how the system works, an employee of the state’s largest insurance carrier still couldn’t avoid thousands of dollars in out-of-network bills.
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Kennebunkport doctor accused of overprescribing opioids challenges FBI investigation
Dr. Merideth Norris is scheduled for trial in April. Her attorneys have said an FBI agent wrote a misleading affidavit to a federal judge.
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State and Maine hospitals agree to improve MaineCare reimbursement rates
The Department of Health and Human Services and the Maine Hospital Association announced the agreement Tuesday.
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As investors pile into psychedelics, idealism gives way to pharma economics
Dozens of psychedelic startup companies are racing to begin selling mind-expanding drugs for depression and other mental health conditions, riding a wave of promising research and media hype.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Northern Light Health computer servers compromised, but patient data not at risk, health care system says
Though none of the affected servers contained patient information, Northern Light said it decided to temporarily take those records offline ‘out of an abundance of caution.’
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Task force calls for reforms to regulate hidden hospital fees
A group, formed in response to a Press Herald investigation, recommends changes to Maine law to address often confusing and frustrating hospital billing practices.
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Autoimmune diseases strike far more women than men. Now there’s a clue why.
Tens of millions of Americans have an autoimmune disorder, such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and more. About 4 of every 5 patients are women.