House approves plan for 25-bed for new state hospital and more extensive community psychiatric care
By a 124-3 vote, legislators agreed with Pugh, chairwoman of the House Human Services Committee, that it was time to seize “this tremendous opportunity growing out of the crisis Irene gave us.”
Report recommends against no-fault medical malpractice
Robin Lunge said the administration proposes other methods of dealing with disputes between doctors and patients.
Proposal to replace Vermont State Hospital with a 25-bed facility approved by committees
The GOP has agreed to suspend the rules and the House will take up the bill on Thursday.
Businesses divided on health care exchange legislation
For businesses, the main issue is whether they will be required to buy an insurance policy through a health benefits exchange.
Advocates press for expanded autism coverage
Sen. Anthony Pollina, the lead sponsor of the new bill, said the idea is to require insurance companies to treat people with autism the same as those with other health problems.
Critics say rule that would allow teachers to opt out of health care exchange is unfair
Sen. Vince Illuzzi said he is concerned that large businesses will have a wider variety of plans to choose from while choices for small businesses will be limited.
Parents, advocates say autism insurance mandate falls short
A new bill, championed by Progressive Sen. Anthony Pollina would lift the age cap for mandatory private insurance coverage.
By the numbers: Proposed mental health system could be more costly
Medicaid reimbursements may not be available for a proposed 25-bed state psychiatric facility that would replace the Vermont State Hospital.
Panel backs Shumlin plan for state hospital replacement, but with 25 bed facility
Separately Friday, Mental Health Commissioner Patrick Flood said the state is exploring use of the former Genesis Nursing Home in Morrisville to help ease the crunch in intensive psychiatric care on a temporary basis.
Digger Tidbits: Vets make prison gang list; docs say not so fast on emergency rule; midwifery bill gets fix
Whether the aging vets at the local watering hole constitute a gang comes down to a definition from the Department of Justice.
