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Category: Health and Human Services

Democrats turn up the heat on DHHS | BDN

Posted: March 28, 2012

By David Farmer, Bangor Daily News, March 28, 2012 For the casual observer, government can get the feel of an ever-lasting partisan slap fight....

SENATOR CRAVEN TO LEAD HEALTH CARE RALLY ON STEPS OF U.S. SUPREME COURT

Posted: March 26, 2012

News conference to focus on benefits of ACA on women's health issues AUGUSTA—Senator Margaret Craven of Lewiston is hosting a news conference and...

Maine Voices: It's unconscionable the budget passed with faulty numbers.

Posted: March 23, 2012

Keeping critical data from legislators raises questions about the administration's integrity. By Dawn Hill and Peggy Rotundo, who are Democratic...

MTM | DHHS glitch raises staffing concerns

Posted: March 17, 2012

A York Democrat wonders whether understaffing played a role in allowing ineligible people to keep benefits. By Susan M. Cover, MaineToday Media...

BDN | LePage plans DHHS shakeup

Posted: March 10, 2012

By Jackie Farwell, BDN Staff, March 09, 2012   AUGUSTA, Maine — Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner Mary Mayhew faced...

MPBN | Mayhew Apologizes to Lawmakers for Failure to Disclose Ineligible Payments Snafu Sooner

Posted: March 10, 2012

Source: Maine Public Broadcasting Network, 03/09/2012, A.J. Higgins   Maine Health and Human Services Commissioner Mary Mayhew today...

Glitch gives MaineCare to ineligible recipients

Posted: March 08, 2012

AUGUSTA, Maine (WTW) — It could take four weeks for analysts to determine the cost of a computer malfunction that resulted in up to 19,000 people...

Maine legislators unlikely to finish budget cuts before end of January

Posted: January 26, 2012

Source: Bangor Daily News, Mal Leary, Capital News Service, Jan. 26, 2012 AUGUSTA, Maine – The tempo of budget writing will speed up over the...

Research shows governor’s irresponsible budget cuts based on myths

Posted: January 09, 2012

Evidence shows healthcare for low-income Mainers critical for public health, cost-savings AUGUSTA – A new report released today analyzing...

Weekly Radio Address: Sen. Alfond

Posted: January 06, 2012

Weekly Radio Address: Sen. Alfond Good morning. This is Assistant Democratic Leader, Senator Justin Alfond of Portland.   Earlier this week,...