Olivia Gieger, Author at VTDigger

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UVM Health must cut expenses by $300 million in three years, independent liaison finds

by Olivia Gieger May 8, 2026, 6:35 amMay 7, 2026, 6:38 pm

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What’s AI’s place in mental health care? Vermont lawmakers say it should be limited.

by Olivia Gieger May 7, 2026, 5:52 pmMay 7, 2026, 5:52 pm

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AI is quietly reshaping how Vermont’s doctors care for patients — and themselves

by Olivia Gieger May 3, 2026, 6:56 amMay 5, 2026, 11:06 am

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The UVM Cancer Center is scaling up its on-the-road efforts

by Olivia Gieger April 28, 2026, 6:39 pmApril 28, 2026, 6:39 pm

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Federal government demands renewal for every healthcare provider that receives Medicaid

by Olivia Gieger April 27, 2026, 7:55 pmApril 28, 2026, 6:57 am

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How federal health care cuts are affecting Vermont: far fewer people insured

by Olivia Gieger April 23, 2026, 6:47 pmApril 23, 2026, 6:47 pm

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Northwestern Medical Center launches partnership to preserve birthing services

by Olivia Gieger April 21, 2026, 7:40 pmApril 21, 2026, 7:40 pm

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A slowdown in federal science grants has Vermont researchers worried

by Olivia Gieger April 12, 2026, 8:41 amApril 10, 2026, 5:51 pm

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The state is racing to implement nearly $200 million in rural health transformation projects

by Olivia Gieger April 9, 2026, 5:56 pmApril 9, 2026, 6:00 pm

Larner Medical School

If Vermont is going to scale up primary care, health advocates say this one funding priority is crucial

by Olivia Gieger April 8, 2026, 6:00 amApril 8, 2026, 4:12 pm

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Town Meeting voters urged lawmakers to consider a universal health care bill. What can that change in Montpelier?

by Olivia Gieger April 1, 2026, 6:05 pmApril 1, 2026, 6:03 pm

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Some kids with autism are losing therapy services after a Medicaid change reduces clinics’ revenue

by Olivia Gieger March 30, 2026, 6:55 amMarch 30, 2026, 10:10 am

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Thousands rally for ‘No Kings Day’ protests as Vermonters decry Trump’s agenda

by Olivia Gieger, Auditi Guha, Kevin O'Connor and Shane M. Graber March 28, 2026, 2:28 pmMarch 28, 2026, 5:03 pm

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Vermont’s rural medical residency is ready to go — if organizers can find the funding

by Olivia Gieger March 26, 2026, 6:30 pmMarch 27, 2026, 11:09 am