HEALTHVTDIGGER
An insurance card is not an appointment
The article critiques Vermont's healthcare system, arguing that government budget controls under the Green Mountain Care Board limit hospital capacity and patient access. It highlights a $94.5 million funding denial for Vermont hospitals in 2026, including UVM Medical Center, which delayed a surgical center expansion, reducing surgical capacity.
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