VAHHS Update
NBC5 In Depth: Call to revamp Vermont's hospital system - WPTZ
This month, The Green Mountain Care Board released a 144-page report that was independently put together by Oliver Wyman, looking at recommendations on how to improve Vermont's hospital system to provide for a more access, affordability and equity.
At risk? Grace Cottage disputes state hospital report
Grace Cottage Hospital's new chief executive officer is pushing back against a conclusion in a state-ordered study of Vermont's hospitals that the rural hospital in Townshend is "at risk of closing their inpatient beds ..."
Randolph community pans report calling for major changes at Gifford Medical Center
A report presented last week to the Green Mountain Care Board makes sweeping recommendations for restructuring Vermont’s health care systems and some communities and hospital leaders fear the loss of emergency rooms and inpatient beds, and the diminishing of other services.
Gov. Phil Scott talks mental health resources
Gov. Phil Scott spoke to what the state is doing to address Vermont’s mental health crisis during his weekly news conference on Wednesday.
Protestors put Vermont health care system 'on trial
A group of protestors set up outside of Vermont's Supreme Court building in Montpelier on Monday, as they said they are putting the healthcare system "on trial".
UVM Health Network warns of reduced care in response to regulator's budget constraints
A "Once we get the written orders, then we will analyze them and figure out what the specific impacts will be," Mackin said.
Consultant says 4 hospitals need 'major restructuring,' recommends consolidating health care services across Vermont
A consultant is urging the state to make dramatic changes to its health care system, including repurposing inpatient units at four hospitals, consolidating services at others and reforming how and how much facilities are paid for care.
'Leave us alone': administrators, officials push back on recommendations for hospital restructuring
Some hospital administrators and elected officials reacted with dismay to a report this week that recommended a significant restructuring of hospitals across Vermont.
Message From the CEO
It has been a busy and consequential time for our state’s non-profit hospitals. This VAHHS Update is full of stories to help bring you up to speed on what’s been happening in the health care policy space.
Vermont hospitals heading for bankruptcy. A plan to keep them afloat calls for dramatic changes
Vermont’s hospitals are in trouble. A new analysis found that the state’s hospitals would need as much as $3 billion in subsidies — from commercial insurance increases or taxpayers — to remain solvent over the next five years, if immediate steps aren’t taken.
Green Mountain Care Board trims hospital requests for increases to 2025 budget, service charges
A key Vermont health care regulator reduced hospital budgets by millions of dollars for the 2025 fiscal year, setting out financial guardrails for how the facilities can operate over the next 12 months.
VPQHC to launch the Vermont Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Care Collaborative & Innovation Network
National data indicate that half of women and 1 in 3 men experience contact sexual violence in their lifetimes.
Bennington facility to care for those with challenging needs
The former Bennington Health and Rehabilitation Center off Dewey Street was officially sold Wednesday and is now part of the iCare Health Network.
Welch introduces 340B PATIENTS Act to lower prescription drug costs for health care providers
U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) today introduced the bicameral 340B Pharmaceutical Access To Invest in Essential, Needed Treatments & Support (PATIENTS) Act.
Green Mountain Care Board releases annual review of 2025 budget submissions
The Green Mountain Care Board has reached a conclusion in their budget review for fiscal year 2025.
US faces maternity care crisis, report warns. Here's Why
The United States is facing an ongoing maternity health crisis in which 1 in every 3 counties does not have a single obstetric clinician, affecting women’s access to care, according to a new report.
Vt. man accused of attacking pregnant nurse at hospital
A man is facing several charges after he allegedly attacked a pregnant nurse during a visit to a hospital in Berlin, Vermont, on Friday.
Hospital celebrates completion of major emergency department renovation projects
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) held a ribbon cutting celebration on Thursday to mark completion of the three-year renovation and construction project of the Kendall Emergency Department.