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Hospitals Should Serve Communities, Not Profits
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Vermont’s hospitals are caught in a tough spot—forced to cut vital services like maternity care to stay profitable. Critics argue that treating hospitals as public goods, funded through a single-payer model, could free them from financial pressure and let them serve community needs instead of chasing revenue. Imagine hospitals planning services based on real local demand, not state-imposed formulas. This isn’t just a Vermont issue—it’s a call to rethink healthcare financing nationwide, putting people over profits and ensuring essential care stays accessible, especially in smaller towns.
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