Health Care

Regulators believe a little-known federal rule is costing some Vermonters on Medicare tens of millions of dollars a year.

Vermont is following in the footsteps of a small handful of states who have expanded prescribing authority, which is typically reserved for psychiatrists, in hopes of alleviating provider shortages.

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There have been significant advancements in treatments to help patients manage the disorder in recent years. But one form of the disease has proved the toughest to find therapies for.

A growing number of Vermont's primary care providers are shrinking their practices and charging membership fees. Concierge practices offer providers a break from burnout — but leave many patients behind.

The legislature is considering a bill to restrict the influence of private equity in medical settings, but some doctors say they are happy with this kind of ownership.

Last year, in the wake of controversial, patient-facing cuts at the University of Vermont Health network, lawmakers passed a new law. They said regulators would get to intervene if they didn’t think hospitals should shutter a service. But now, barely a year later, lawmakers are already second-guessing that decision.

Some health insurance plans are denying coverage for weight loss drugs due to high costs.

Most older Americans want to remain in their own homes as they age, but many say they’re not sure if they can find caregivers. Enter: an app where people can hire help for everyday, non-medical tasks.

With a key legislative deadline looming, lawmakers raced to get key policy bills out of committees this week.