Democrats have brought forward a ‘continuing services’ budget to fund MaineCare and other core government functions; it advanced out of committee Friday and will go to the full Legislature.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, Politics
With time running out, Maine lawmakers play chicken over supplemental budget
The state has notified medical providers that serve low-income patients to expect lower MaineCare reimbursements if lawmakers can’t reach an agreement by March 12.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Andwell wants more in-home pediatric state funding as officials propose cutting financial support for health care
Andwell advocates for more skilled in-home pediatric Mainecare funding as low reimbursement rates are requiring the health system to reduce that service.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Nonprofit agencies say Mills administration’s cutbacks jeopardize health services
A decision to revoke cost-of-living increases in reimbursements for Medicaid services this month came as a surprise to nonprofits.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
MaineCare transport providers receive contract extensions amid court battle
A lawsuit over the award process alleges inconsistencies created a ‘fundamental unfairness.’
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s long-term care facilities struggle amid labor shortage
The shortage affects nursing home and assisted-living jobs of all kinds, from nurses and personal care assistants, to food service workers and maintenance staff.
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 inHealth, Maine, News
A 13-year-old Bingham girl has been stuck in the ER since Christmas. She just wants a place to call home.
Her parents, hospital officials, advocates and state officials want to find a placement, but there’s no place else to go.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Facing millions in unexpected costs, CMMC and St. Mary’s consider all options in search of a cure
Legislation, property sales, layoffs, program closures and partnerships are among the measures the two Lewiston hospitals have taken in recent years to address what officials say is a huge unexpected cost of filling critical vacant positions and dealing with low government reimbursement rates.
Posted inHealth, Maine
MaineCare continues to deal with a cybersecurity breach that is disrupting prescriptions
Pharmacies have been authorized to fill covered prescriptions for up to 30 days until the state’s Medicaid pharmacy claims system is restored.