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VTDigger provides reporting on health care and public health in Vermont, including hospitals, insurance systems, human services and debates over health care policy and reform.
This section compiles coverage of medical systems, state oversight and public health decisions that affect individuals and communities statewide.
Round 2 of rabies vaccine bait drop begins Saturday
Over the next month, baited vaccine will be distributed across 10 counties by airplane in rural areas, by helicopter in suburban areas, and by hand in residential areas.
Brattleboro drops idea of tax hike meant to aid its hospital’s endangered birthing center
“This is going to be a divisive issue at a time when we really need to all be together,” a Brattleboro Memorial Hospital leader said upon Tuesday’s withdrawal of a plan some called too costly.
A pharmacy chain in Vermont implemented AI for efficiency. It’s led to delays, incorrect information and privacy concerns.
As AI pops up in healthcare systems across the country, several lawyers told VTDigger that the technology is outpacing regulation, leaving consumers vulnerable.
Audit reveals Brattleboro hospital’s multiyear budget deficit has risen to at least $30 million
“While some of this news is very shocking to people, it was because our financial reporting systems were in shambles,” a Brattleboro Memorial Hospital administrator said of the higher shortfall total.
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Owen Foster stepping down as chair of state’s most powerful healthcare regulator
His tenure has been defined by a harder line on reining in hospital budgets and insurance premium increases. He plans to stay on as a board member.
Is it safe to eat lettuce? Upper Valley experts answer key questions on cyclosporiasis outbreak
So far Vermont has had no cases linked to the national outbreak, a Health Department spokesperson said Monday.
Brattleboro weighs a municipal tax hike to aid the local hospital’s endangered birthing center
The selectboard may hold a special Town Meeting to ask residents to help subsidize a facility that’s losing money due to cost and staffing challenges and declining births.
Former Copley staffers create Green Mountain Birthing Center
The center will offer prenatal and postpartum care to people but “won’t be catching babies” quite yet, according to an update from leadership.
Central Vermont Medical Center names new president
Marc Kosak most recently served as chief operating officer for Greenwich Hospital in Connecticut. The announcement comes amid mass layoffs across the hospital’s parent network.
Vermont faces an emergency blood shortage from summer donation lull
About half of the state’s blood donation appointments in the next two weeks are unfilled.
Phil Scott issues executive order that would allow age-based health insurance premiums
The order directs the Department of Financial Regulation to explore alternative insurance options for small businesses, beyond the Affordable Care Act.
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