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The Biden administration finalized new rules for nursing homes this week that establish minimum care hours from registered nurses and nurse aides, and require a registered nurse on duty at all times. The requirements were met with both support and...

The new coalition is addressing the struggles plaguing the long-term care system, which is currently facing a $120 million reimbursement shortfall.

Maine nursing homes are closer to meeting the Biden administration’s proposed minimum staffing standards than their counterparts in most other states, but recent payroll data show that still fewer than one in 10 are meeting these proposed standards...

Maine nursing homes are closer to meeting the Biden administration’s proposed minimum staffing standards than their counterparts in most other states, but recent payroll data show that still fewer than one in 10 are meeting these proposed standards...

The disappearance of nursing home beds is sending thousands to “nonmedical” residences that aren’t equipped to handle more intensive health needs.

Maine’s standards for these facilities are more robust than those in some other states, long-term care advocates say.

The disappearance of nursing home beds is sending thousands to “nonmedical” residences that aren’t equipped to handle more intensive health needs.

Improving state agency coordination and accelerating action to help Maine's population age is behind a new Cabinet on Aging in the state.

Maine House advances bill to expand dental coverage under MaineCare Maine is currently one of only 10 states that do not cover preventative and restorative dental care under their Medicaid programs. Share The Maine House voted Wednesday to expand dental coverage under MaineCare, a move that would provide important services to more than 200,000 residents if the Senate also backs the measure. Maine is currently one of only 10 states that only covers dental care when it becomes an emergency. The ...