Health care

The Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026 would increase certain benefits to align with annual increases provided by the Social Security Administration.

The site received a $2 million grant from Maine Technology Institute to repurpose and equip an existing space at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Biddeford.

Employers need to recognize that stereotypical caricatures of substance misusers don’t tell the full story.

Building a pipeline of trained professionals is essential to Maine’s emergency health care system.

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.