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wcax. com > 05/01/2026 > panel-discusses-rural-hospital-financial-challenges

Panel discusses rural hospital financial challenges

3+ hour, 26+ min ago  (150+ words) PLATTSBURGH, N. Y. (WCAX) - Financial challenges facing rural hospitals were the focus of a panel discussion hosted by Democratic congressional candidate for the 21st District Blake Gendebien. Current and former medical professionals discussed issues facing rural hospitals, including the lack of primary care…...

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wcax. com > video > 03/17/2026 > new-bill-targets-ai-health-insurance-coverage

New bill targets AI in health insurance coverage

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (40+ words) WCAX New bill targets AI in health insurance coverage EF-0 tornado tears into warehouse roof, snaps trees in northeast Charlotte QC Rollers move to new venue for 20th season home opener game...

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wcax. com > video > 03/11/2026 > liaison-appointed-by-state-consolidate-health-care-spending

Liaison appointed by state to consolidate health care spending

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (48+ words) wcax. com Liaison appointed by state to consolidate health care spending UVM men's hoops downs NJIT, advances to America East final Tuesday warmth shatters records across Vermont and the North Country Act 250 reforms spark debate in rural areas...

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wcax. com > 01/09/2026 > connecticut-weighs-extending-open-enrollment-due-uncertainty-with-federal-health-care-subsidies

Connecticut weighs extending open enrollment due to uncertainty with federal health care subsidies

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1044+ words) With uncertainty in Congress around reviving expired federal health care subsidies, Connecticut officials are considering another extension of open enrollment for 2026 Affordable Care Act plans. Federal lawmakers are trying different avenues to bring back the enhanced premium subsidies in some…...

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wcax. com > video > 12/30/2025 > will-195m-rural-health-care-investment-offset-medicaid-cuts

Will $195 M rural health care investment offset Medicaid cuts?

4+ mon, 2+ day ago  (45+ words) WCAX Will $195 M rural health care investment offset Medicaid cuts? Popular federal solar incentive coming to an end Burlington's Highlight event kicks off the new year 3 displaced after flames engulf home on Archibald Street...

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wcax. com > video > 12/29/2025 > vt-mental-health-clinic-operator-pay-200k-medicaid-fraud-settlement

Vt. mental health clinic operator to pay $200 K in Medicaid fraud settlement

4+ mon, 3+ day ago  (68+ words) WCAX Vt. mental health clinic operator to pay $200 K in Medicaid fraud settlement Cashman's 1st bill aims to cap New York utility rate increases Flu season ramps up in Vermont as neighboring states see spike Vt. troopers respond to dozens of…...

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wcax. com > 08/20/2025 > new-trump-administration-directives-raise-healthcare-costs-some-vermonters

New Trump administration directives to raise health care costs for some Vermonters

8+ mon, 1+ week ago  (359+ words) BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - If you've been getting your insurance from the state on Vermont Health Connect, a big change may be coming your way. The deadline for Congress to extend enhanced tax subsidies, which reduce premium rates for Vermont Health…...

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wcax. com > 08/30/2025 > green-mountain-care-board-claims-salaries-health-insurance-executives-are-costing-patients

Green Mountain Care Board claims salaries of health insurance executives are costing patients

8+ mon, 2+ day ago  (219+ words) BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont's health care regulators say executive compensation of the state's health insurance providers is out of line with health care reform goals and the law. According to Vermont State Statute 18 VSA " 9371, health care costs must be contained,…...

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wcax. com > 10/01/2025 > blue-cross-blue-shield-drop-medicare-advantage-plans-by-end-year

Blue Cross Blue Shield to drop Medicare Advantage plans by year's end

7+ mon, 3+ hour ago  (167+ words) BERLIN, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont Medicare Advantage recipients won't be able to access plans through Vermont Blue Advantage starting next year. It comes after Blue Cross Blue Shield says it lost millions of dollars in the last few years, in part…...

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wcax. com > 08/12/2025 > fiscal-year-2026-budget-decisions-underway-vermonts-largest-hospital

Fiscal year 2026 budget decisions underway for Vermont's largest hospital

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (256+ words) BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont health care regulators this week are considering the budget for the UVM Medical Center, the state's largest hospital. In fiscal year '26, the hospital proposed reducing commercial insurance rates by 7. 9%, which means they would be making less…...