Maine governor ignores voters’ ballots and will not expand Medicaid
Six months after Maine voters opted to expand the state Medicaid program through a ballot initiative, Gov. Paul LePage (R) is refusing to enact more coverage.
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Oregon tops list of best states for nurses
With a supportive work environment and plenty of opportunity, Oregon took first in a 2014 ranking of the best and worst states for nursing.
Better staffing means better care, new nursing home state rankings suggest
Staffing is a key factor in determining a nursing home’s quality of care, according to new state-by-state analysis from advocacy group Families for Better Care.
Nursing facilities rank fifth in most dangerous workplaces
Nursing facilities are the most dangerous workplace in Maine and the fifth most dangerous workplace in the U.S., according to a new study from an insurance company.
New U.S. News ratings show nursing homes a ‘Maine’ attraction
Among states with high percentages of seniors, Maine did the best, with 30% of its homes earning a five-star rating.
The inside story on long-term care
One of the popular drumbeats in long-term care is about the importance of “telling our story.” But if you go to look for a literal story, you may find yourself coming up short.
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