healthcare
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State health experts fault feds on vaccine change
Vermont Health officials reaffirm existing childhood vaccine schedule in light of changes to CDC recommendations.
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Vt Delegation says “hell no” to Senate deal
All three members of Vermont’s congressional delegation are opposed to a deal to end the historic government shutdown that passed the U.S. Senate late Monday and is headed to the…
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Loss of ACA tax credits could spell trouble for Vt. health
Nearly 30,000 Vermonters rely on $65 million worth of subsidies to access health insurance.
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Expanded medicare assistance available; gaps remain
Healthcare experts are expecting a surge in applications for state-run Medicare subsidy programs.
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Vt. grapples with the potential end of Covid-era federal subsidies for health insurance
Vermonters who purchase health insurance on the exchange stand to lose a collective $65 million.
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Regulators OK Porter Hospital’s budget after cutting top pay
Vermont’s Green Mountain Care Board said administrators’ pay raises were too big, then approved a proposed fiscal year 2026 operating budget for Porter Medical Center.
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Experts: Get a flu shot; COVID vaccine recommendations contentious
The Vermont Department of Health is encouraging all Vermonters to get vaccinated for RSV and the flu. On Sept. 18, the Department issued a standing order allowing for…
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Community Forum: Hospitals must analyze value of participation in UVM Health Network
“We can’t find evidence that the UVM Health Network has been a worthwhile investment for Vermont or our hospitals.”
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Letter to the editor: State regulators seek input on health care pricing
The Green Mountain Care Board is reviewing hospital budget increases, which reflect hospital costs that already are some of the highest in the nation. Add your opinion.