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MaineHealth

Published
October 21, 2021

Unvaccinated patients and employees driving COVID outbreaks in Maine hospitals

Maine hospitals have had 13 outbreaks resulting in one death since vaccinations for their employees became widely available.
Published
September 5, 2021

Few Maine hospitals comply with federal price disclosure law

Most hospitals have yet to publish information that shows charges negotiated with insurance companies or what an uninsured patient would pay for a service.
Published
August 26, 2021

Hospital leaders make joint plea for Mainers to get vaccinated

Leaders from the state's four major health care networks issued a stark warning to the public that hospitals could be pushed past a tipping point if the COVID-19 surge continues.
Published
August 10, 2021

After hospital outbreaks, Mills ‘seriously considering’ vaccination mandate for Maine health care workers

The Maine Hospital Association called for a mandate 6 weeks ago, and a spokeswoman for the governor said a decision is expected soon.
Published
August 3, 2021

Vaccines are still our best shot at beating COVID-19, public health experts say

Confusing recommendations from the state and data from the CDC showing inconsistency with "breakthrough" cases are adding to the distrust in the vaccines' efficacy.

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Published
July 21, 2021

Maine hospitals giving wage increases to address pandemic workforce shortages

MaineHealth is investing $61 million in raises for 18,000 employees, the health care network announced Wednesday. Other major health care networks have done the same.
Published
May 11, 2021

Vaccine shuffle all across Maine sends doses where they’re needed

In ‘a big chess game’ behind the scenes, health care providers and state epidemiologists are constantly moving thousands of doses from clinic to clinic, so the COVID-19 vaccine supply meets demand.
Published
May 6, 2021

‘A frightening shift’: Maine hospitals see surge of unvaccinated patients needing intensive care

ICU demands hit near-record levels at many hospitals despite lower overall patient counts; Central Maine Medical Center sees record levels of both.
Published
April 23, 2021

MaineHealth to open walk-in clinics, streamline scheduling as J&J vaccine OK’d for use

With vaccine supplies more plentiful, the state's largest health care network has reduced its waitlist and is providing easier online scheduling for a COVID-19 vaccination.
Published
March 3, 2021

Federal vaccine deliveries are expected to increase. Is Maine ready for them?

The state is still exploring options to expand capacity, but the 2 biggest health care organizations say they are prepared to accelerate vaccinations.