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Vermont Health officials reaffirm existing childhood vaccine schedule in light of federal changes
Many still fear future restrictions on access and are working with the Legislature to safeguard Vermont’s ability to buy and administer the vaccines to those who want and need them.
Vermont receives $195M federal grant for rural health care transformation
The one-time money is among the most per-capita that any state has received.
More bailouts for nursing homes? Why Vermont has given millions to keep care centers afloat.
Half the financial relief requests since 2020 were staffing related. Vermont has used contract staffing at the highest rate in the nation in recent years.
Vermont Department of Mental Health offers free training for clinicians to address problem gambling issues
When Vermont legalized sports betting, it allocated funds to address problem gambling issues. The Department of Mental Health is now expanding those services.
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Vermont’s largest health insurer tells you to avoid the state’s largest hospital in new marketing campaign
Why is healthcare so expensive in Vermont? BlueCross BlueShield says it’s, in part, the sheer cost of services from the biggest hospitals.
Beds are back: Recovery center reopens Vergennes location for people needing low level treatment
“We’re able to really just provide this amazing opportunity for these individuals that are looking to just make a change in their life,” said a Valley Vista vice president.
Centers for children with autism fear proposed Medicaid changes may threaten ability to operate
Vermont Medicaid hopes that implementing these changes will root out duplicitous payments. Providers say that’s not how it works.
New federal rules may threaten Vermont hospital funding over gender-affirming care for minors
The Trump administration said Thursday that hospitals participating in Medicaid and Medicare would be prohibited from administering gender-affirming care to minors, among other proposed rule changes.
Brattleboro hospital’s chief financial officer exits amid projected $14.5M shortfall
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital’s latest management shake-up comes just weeks after the departure of its CEO.
Rutland Regional Medical Center withdraws request to close pediatric beds
Following overwhelming public outcry and scrutiny over the decision, the hospital is changing course on how it seeks to close its pediatric services.
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