The home for Vermont Public's coverage of health care issues affecting the state of Vermont.
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Three separate homicides around Vermont this fall involved young men accused of killing members of their family. Law enforcement officials say these unusually violent incidents highlight a long-standing gap between the criminal justice and mental health systems. Mental health experts disagree. -
Hospital leaders say they have no other choice but to cut services, like inpatient psychiatric care at Central Vermont Medical Center, in order to avoid operating at a loss. But lawmakers want them to reconsider. -
Vermont adult-use retail cannabis shops will be able to apply for a medical license next year. The state wants to develop training for retail dispensary employees, to prepare for situations where medical patients may seek product recommendations and advice. -
The hospital system has said dialysis clinics in St. Albans, Rutland and Newport will remain open as they look for alternative providers. At Central Vermont Medical Center, hospital leaders plan to close the in-patient psych unit, and they'll consolidate several community clinics. -
The program is meant to prevent people from needing hospital care by providing short-term support. -
Hundreds of residents expressed their support for Gifford Medical Center at a community meeting this week after a report released in September said Gifford will not be able to sustain its operations without major restructuring. -
The health network announced a range of planned cuts, including closing an inpatient psychiatric unit, ending operation of kidney dialysis centers, and admitting fewer patients for overnight hospital care. -
It’s open enrollment for people who buy their health insurance through the state’s marketplace, and most qualify for substantial subsidies from the federal government. -
The accountable care organization will close by the end of 2025. OneCare worked to lower health care costs and improve patient outcomes by moving away from a fee-for-service payment model. -
The public forum, hosted by Gifford Medical Center, will start at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. It will be held in Judd Hall Gym at Vermont State University’s Randolph Center campus.
