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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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Parents and providers fear Rutland Regional Medical Center’s planned pediatric closure would jeopardize patient health and drive up costs
The Green Mountain Care Board is weighing whether to prevent the service reduction, in a first-ever instance of its new authority.
Stowe EMS raises its rates to offset the hassles of insurance
The bill for a critical care transport, the department’s most-costly service, will more than double from $1,250 to $3,210.
Vermont health officials reaffirm importance of hepatitis B vaccine after federal advisory panel recommends delays
“All I can say is, it’s clearly not based in science,” new state Health Commissioner Rick Hildebrant says of the federal change to the 30-year standard immunization schedule.
Brattleboro hospital projects $14.5M shortfall in current budget
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital’s new estimate for the fiscal year that began Oct. 1 would extend a string of annual losses since 2020.
Rutland man helps fill gap with peer-run sober living community
“I don’t want to see other folks hit the same roadblocks in their recovery journey,” said the Common Ground Recovery founder.
Vermont bids for new federal money to boost rural health system
Vermont policymakers see the five-year grant, worth an annual $100 million-plus, as a potential lifeline in the face of looming Medicaid spending cuts, though they also caution the funds cannot replace that lost revenue.
Medicare Advantage plans are leaving Vermont. Now what?
Thousands of Vermonters face the loss of Medicare Advantage plans and must navigate through a muddle of insurance regulations before open enrollment ends on December 7.
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