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U.S. House of Representatives Passes 25 Opioid Related Bills The U.S. House of Representatives last week passed 25 bills to address the nation's opioid crisis. Read More
On June 4th the Kennebec Superior Court ruled that the Maine Department of Health and Human Services must submit a "state plan amendment" implementing the voter-approved Medicaid expansion law. Now the Court has refused to issue a stay, ordering that the amendment be filed pending the administration's appeal. Read More
Maine’s rate is over 10 times the national average. Read More Maine Quality Counts Offers Project ECHO Medication Assisted Treatment Course Through the generous support from Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, this program seeks to improve the lives of patients and families living with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) by enhancing the capacity and quality of services available to patients in their communities through their primary care practices. Read More
The Maine CDC issued its report on reportable diseases for the current year, through May 2018, comparing the figures to the 5 year median for the same point in the year. There are some interesting numbers. Read More
Last week, the two health insurers still offering individual policies on the ACA exchange filed proposed rates for 2019 that averaged just over 9 percent. Lower increases would be offered if Maine reinstates a reinsurance program. Read More
When your patients are trying to conceive, it’s an opportunity to talk to them about their lifestyle and work with them to develop healthy habits. This is incredibly important not only for a healthy pregnancy and baby, but also for the long-term health of moms-to-be. A recent study published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise revealed that expectant mothers who were more fit before pregnancy were at a lower risk of developing gestational diabetes. Read More
An important part of preventing type 2 diabetes is lifestyle changes. Research conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that people with prediabetes can reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by nearly 60 percent when they participate in a structured lifestyle change program.
Legislative Report: House and Senate in Session This Week. A Vote on Medicaid Expansion? The Maine Legislature is set to return to Augusta on June 19th to wrap up its work for the year. Read More
The MMA staff has completed its review of the 128th Legislature's work. That review is now available in presentation form, and any one of MMA's three attorney advocates may be called on to present the review to your medical staff or other group.
MCMI Training Programs - Level 1 and Level 2 - June 22 The
Maine Concussion Management Initiative (MCMI) will to holding a training
program on June 22 in Waterville at Colby College. It is appropriate for
athletic administrators/directors, school nurses, coaches, athletic trainers,
physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. Read More
3-hour presentation from 5-8:30 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch. Read More
Maine Quality Counts webinar next Thursday, June 28 from 12:00-1:00pm Read More
Registration is now open for the 17th Annual Downeast Ophthalmology Symposium taking place September 21-23, 2018 at the Harborside Hotel & Marina in Bar Harbor, Maine presented by the Maine Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons. Read More
Save the date for the NNESAM 2018 Annual Conference taking place at the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe Vermont November 2 & 3, 2018. Read More
Discussing memory concerns with your patients can be difficult. Alzheimer's and other dementias are complex, and patients often have many questions and concerns. Read More
Free program for those affected by hereditary breast and ovarian cancers. Read More
Take Advantage of Online Learning Opportunities Offering CME Credits - Available 24/7 now from the Northern New England Practice Transformation Network (NNE-PTN). Read More
The Hanley Center’s newest
leadership development initiative, the Next Level Leadership Seminar Series,
focused on Innovation in Leadership is filling up! This is a fantastic
opportunity to gain more depth in your leadership skills, reconnect with the
Hanley alumni network and build new relationships.
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The Daniel Hanley Center for Health Leadership is delighted to announce that enrollment is now underway for
tits inaugural Provider Executive Leadership Institute (PELI) specifically for Advanced
Practice Professionals.
Read More
Medical Board Physician The Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS or Retirement System) seeks to engage a Psychiatrist with a keen interest in working collaboratively with other medical physicians for the Medical Board. Read More Psychiatry Faculty, Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Maine
Medical Center (MMC) is seeking a BC/BE part/full-time Child & Adolescent
Psychiatrist clinician-educator or clinician-scientist to join the Department
of Psychiatry. Read More
Maine
Medical Partners MaineHealth Cardiology is seeking an invasive clinical
cardiologist (non-interventional) for their practice located in their Augusta
and Waterville, Maine locations Read More
Maine Medical Partners Internal Medicine Westbrook is
seeking a BC/BE Internal Medicine physician for their well-established
outpatient practice located in the greater Portland, Maine area. Read More
Sacopee
Valley Health Center is seeking a full time LCSW/LCPC to join our Medical Team
as a Behavioral Health Consultant. Read More
PCHC in Bangor, Maine is seeking Board-Eligible Internal
Medicine or Family Med Physician to join our team of doctors and advanced
practice providers in our Community Care and Geriatrics department! Read More
PCHC is recruiting Family Medicine Physicians for locations
in Belfast, Old Town, and Bangor. This is your chance to work for a nationally
recognized FQHC that is a leader in integrated primary care! Read More
Eastern
Maine Medical Center seeks a primary care physician,
board-certified/board-eligible in internal medicine, to join our
well-established, quality-driven, outpatient practice. Husson Internal Medicine
is one of seven primary care practices operated by Eastern Maine Medical
Center. Read More
Sacopee Valley
Health Center has a position available for a Medical Director/Family
Practice Physician for our multi-service,
progressive, rural federally qualified community health center located in a medically underserved
area. Read More
Take advantage of this opportunity with the Veterans' Administration to thank our veterans in a concrete way for their service and their sacrifices. Read More
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