Health care

“This decision has not been made lightly. With the recent loss of two physician partners and a midwife, I now find myself on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” wrote the owner of the private practice.

“There is simply no ability for hospitals to absorb a $1.2 billion cut in 2028,” said one industry leader. A union advocate said the bill “takes a modest but important step” to address rising health care costs.

All Central Maine Healthcare hospital sand facilities will retain their current names and local leadership under the ownership of Prime Healthcare Foundation.

Funds will be used across the state for a range of projects from emergency room upgrades to behavioral health facilities.

A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, nonprofits, health care institutions and professional services firms in Maine.

Steven Michaud joined the Augusta-based trade association in 1987 and was named president in 1999.  He will be succeeded by Jeffrey Austin.

MaineHealth Urgent Care is set to open Feb. 2 in North Conway, N.H., initially staffed by 15 care team members.

Automated tissue trimming and sectioning “is the modernization of a process that has not changed much” since 1848. A nuclear camera produces detailed images of the organs.  

The three-year contract also includes more meal break coverage as well as financial and time-off benefits to help retain and recruit experienced nurses.

In 2026, more turmoil is coming for health care providers and patients.