Health care

Maine is “small enough yet big enough to set the example of how health care should be delivered in rural areas,” said Northern Light Health’s CEO.

Maine ranks No. 17 in the U.S. for hospital patient safety in a recent report evaluating how well facilities protect patients from medical errors, accidents, injuries and infections.

The rebranding responds to patient confusion around billing, access and where to seek care.

Maine Track formed to address Maine’s doctor shortage, provide financial assistance to medical students with a connection to Maine and develop a curriculum focused on community-based education.

The Optimizing the VA Workforce for Veterans Act would direct the VA to develop, maintain and provide Congress with a strategic plan that aligns staffing levels with current and projected demand for VA services.

The Portland hospital has leased 10,400 square feet at the Westbrook mixed-use campus to expand access to primary and cardiovascular care.

The new program is a continuum of behavioral health services designed to support individuals at every stage of need.

Standard & Poor's Global Ratings revised its outlook from "negative" to "stable" on Maine's second-largest multi-hospital system.

The property was never formally marketed. A targeted outreach process to a select group of six qualified medical real estate investment trusts resulted in competitive interest.

A survey of Maine employers by the Healthcare Purchasers Alliance of Maine found that 29% have curtailed wage increases as a way of coping with higher health care premiums.