The U.S. pays exorbitant prices for drugs and medical devices, effectively subsidizing global healthcare affordability. Countries like Switzerland boast cheaper, universal care because Americans absorb the costs. If the U.S. demanded fair p
Employers take on risks and responsibilities to provide jobs, yet they face unfair limitations compared to employees. From the inability to "return" a bad hire to being vilified for growth, it's time to rethink the imbalance in labor rights
Time to repeal this unelected, worse than useless committee. While the question remains to be seen if a majority of elected legislators got the message on November 5th that Vermonters want nothing to do with home heating taxes or any oth
Rutland Regional Medical Center now offers Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) scans to assess heart disease risk. This non-invasive test detects calcified plaque in the coronary arteries, enabling early intervention and tailored care. Learn more
Vermont’s plan to cap hospital reimbursements at 200% of Medicare rates shifts financial burdens onto hospitals while sparing private insurance. The real costs? Reduced services, potential closures, and higher premiums for others—all to pla
Bernie Sanders' "honest" press conference tackles the healthcare crisis like you've never heard before. From government regulations to Big Pharma, here's the no-spin truth about why your healthcare costs so much—and why "Medicare for All" m
Vermont’s land-use framework, including Act 250, Regional Planning Commissions, and local zoning entities, balances growth with environmental preservation. These groups shape housing, business opportunities, and conservation efforts statewi
Vermont’s housing crisis reveals a hard truth: you can ignore reality, but not the consequences of ignoring reality. Soaring property taxes and overspending have driven up housing costs, leaving renters and landlords paying the price. The s
Senator Bernie Sanders criticizes Americans subsidizing global drug prices but overlooks a similar dynamic within U.S. healthcare. Medicare and Medicaid underpay providers, forcing private insurers to cover the shortfall—raising premiums fo
Vermont’s high taxes on nicotine pouches discourage harm reduction, favoring outdated classifications over public health science. Countries like Sweden and the UK show the success of reduced-risk products in lowering smoking rates. Vermont
The healthcare system’s dysfunction began with Medicare’s bait-and-switch: generous payments at first, followed by chronic underfunding. Hospitals are forced to inflate prices just to stay afloat, leaving private insurers and patients to co
Friday, December 13, 2024 The latest report from the independent Vermont Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is further evidence that Act 18, commonly referred to as the Clean Heat Standard, needs to be repealed. The latest draft
