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Why the current political climate might put efforts to expand ‘all resident voting' on hold. Plus, Vermont's L-G-B-T-Q community raises concerns about a broader age range of gender identity questions for patients using the UVM Health Network, Vermont joins a multi-state lawsuit suing the Trump Administration over efforts to revoke state rules that regulate pollution from vehicle emissions, Gov. Scott signs a new housing financing package bill into law, the Porter Medical Center in Vergennes prepares to conduct an emergency preparedness exercise, and Waterford residents seek answers after a recent fly infestation in town got so bad it forced many people indoors. 

Former Agency of Human Services Secretary Mike Smith was recently asked to lead a review of cost effectiveness of many programs at the University of Vermont Health Network. He told Vermont Public that the network's administrative costs was one area he planned to look into.

The average marketplace premium in Vermont is more than 140% higher than the national average in 2025. For individuals who get their insurance through their employers, not the marketplace, their contributions are the highest in the whole country.In a recent Brave Little State episode, senior producer Josh Crane explores why Vermont's health care system is so expensive. He looks into the UVM Health Network and compares health care costs in different parts of our region. Then, Chief Health Care Advocate for Vermont Legal Aid Mike Fisher answers your questions about our health care system. Broadcast live on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

Let us know what you think - text the show!On this week's show:Happy National Flossing DayLet's acknowledge the electionHistoric Gains by Republicans Shift Montpelier's Balance of PowerWe can't bring our guns to the bar - is this even America?Burlington police chief Jon Murad will not seek reappointment City Council's plan for a safer downtownBurlington Council Proposes Steep Fees for Vacant Buildings Officer hits, kills bicyclist in South BurlingtonDavid Zuckerman concedes UVM Health Network announces widespread service cuts Burlington's only movie theater, Merrill's Roxy Cinema, to close its doors (53:59) Break music: watercoat - “Just Once in My Life”https://watercoat.bandcamp.com/track/just-once-in-my-life-2  Study group hesitant about psychedelic therapy in Vermont  In Brattleboro, a citizen journalist is breaking — and making — news Depression-era murals return to Bellows Falls New Land View Project on South Burlington South Burlington reconsiders non-citizen voting New border crossing hours PFAS in game meat More parades in RutlandOfficials urge caution as tick season becomes year-round Lil Jon coming  to 2025 Champlain Valley Fair(1:40:58) Break music: Coyote Reverie - “Thistledown”https://coyotereverie.bandcamp.com/track/thistledown Scumbag Map Don't peek - what is the cost for a ticket for 124 mph? Suspects in Rutland murder case kill wrong guyRutland man sentenced for drug trafficking Vt. man pleads not guilty to federal bank robbery chargesGroton stabber caught in NHWhatchu know bout Groton, VT? Man beats parents to deathBurglar used car to drag ATM into parking lotThanks for listening!Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/VermontCatchup Follow Matt on twitter: @MatthewBorden4 Contact the show: 24theroadshow@gmail.comOutro Music by B-Complex

Erica Heilman stops in at Kellogg Hubbard Library to learn about the role it plays in the community. Plus, Sen. Bernie Sanders' congressional efforts to block offensive weapons from going to Israel have failed, the Vermont Community Broadband Board is prepping for the incoming Trump administration, staff and patients are protesting cuts proposed by UVM Health Network, Vermonters have less than one week to apply for disaster assistance from FEMA for the July 2024 storms, four Vermont counties are experiencing drought conditions and Vermont Olympic medalist Ilona Maher has made the finals in “Dancing with the Stars.”

University of Vermont Health Network CEO Sunny Eappen talks about the network's challenges and how it is working to improve access to health care for rural Vermonters.

After a half century, two Central Vermont musicians prepare to leave the Green Mountain State. Plus, a judge rejects a request to delay the end of emergency housing, the governor signs off on sheriff reforms, and the UVM Health Network looks to expand mental health services.

ALSO: Winooski joins in the national art project called Welcome Blanket, which provides quilts for new immigrants; Burlington's Cannabis Control Commission say they don't have enough information to make decisions; Dr. Sunil “Sunny” Eappen (EE-pen) spent his first weeks on the job as the UVM Health Network's new leader criss-crossing Lake Champlain from Vermont to New York and back.

Meet Tom Banjo, a musician from Calais. Plus, the Pride Center asks Hannaford to join Milk With Dignity, a federal investigation into antisemitism at UVM, a low hospital budget for the UVM Health Network, and migrating birds.

Pacific Group Resorts makes winning, $76 million bid for Jay Peak; Banking transfer is bumpy for some new M&T Bank customers; Scott makes 3 appointments to the Green Mountain Care Board; UVM Health Network names Sunil Eappen its next president and CEO.

Laura Dyrda talks about the latest topics in the Payer industry.

ALSO: Vermont Medicaid will help thousands of low-income residents get access to services that private insurance may not cover, under a five-year extension of a federal waiver; Vermont's Office of Professional Regulation has filed charges against Walgreens pharmacies across the state; VTDigger has the scoop on all of Vermont's best Fourth of July weekend celebrations.

COVID-19 vaccines will soon be available to younger children in Vermont for the first time. On Saturday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for children ages 6 months to 5 years old.

Laura Dyrda shares the latest news on the Payer Issues industry.

Also: Judge makes final approval of a $34 million settlement in Bennington-area PFOA lawsuit; UVM Health Network pauses plans for an inpatient psychiatric unit for children and adolescents in Burlington; Visionary architect behind Burlington's Church Street Marketplace dies at the age of 85.

Vermont's 12 recovery centers face difficulty hiring and keeping workers; Herbicide treatment for invasive weed in Lake Bomoseen spurs big opposition; UnitedHealthcare, UVM Health Network dispute could leave 2,900 patients searching for care; Philanthropist donates land for 100 new homes in Hinesburg.

Recovery relies on healthcare to partner in the road to healing. What happens when healthcare professionals are the ones that need help? This week Mike and Betsy are joined by Greg Freeman, Regional Manager of Occupational Health & Wellness for the UVM Health Network at CVPH. Greg's personal tragedy changed the trajectory of his career. Listen in as they navigate their way through what it means to recover while working in Healthcare. Buckle up, folks! This is a good one!!!

We get an update on the state's ongoing response to COVID-19 and find out what it means that OneCare Vermont will become a part of the UVM Health Network.

Booster appointments opening for older Vermonters; OneCare to become part of UVM Health Network; Leadership calls off plans for special session; Auditor examines overpaying of business grants.

The slow expansion of electricity in Vermont. Plus, Ripton will try to withdraw its elementary school again, the UVM Health Network’s financial recovery, and hydropower in Fair Haven.

Covid variant confirmed in Vermont, new legal challenge to CityPlace, lawyer asks for his clients to be removed from Newport prison due to Covid outbreak, and UVM Health Network reports $21 million in losses.

Col. Evans joins WVMT's The Morning Drive to discuss his role as Chief Information Officer along with the team he leads, how they are working with UVM Health Network , and how they protect us each day from cyber warfare.

Aron Steward PhD., Chief of Psychology for UVM Health Network’s Champlain Valley Physician’s Hospital talks with Tabitha Moore of CWTP about utilizing a Harm Reduction Approach in Child Welfare.

Rising costs in the UVM Health Network, Rutland fire chief put on paid leave, Vermont Democratic spokesman heads to Bloomberg campaign, and VPIRG forms a political action committee.

The University of Vermont Health Network is undergoing a significant upgrade to its electronic health record system, which will impact the Network’s patients and providers across Vermont and northern New York. To better understand these changes, we invited leaders from across the Network to sit down for one-on-one Q+A conversations. This is our conversation with Adam Buckley, MD, chief information officer at The University of Vermont Health Network.

In this podcast, nurses discuss the importance of the involvement of nurses in the current Epic electronic health record system at the UVM Medical Center, as well as in the future of Epic here and at other UVM Health Network partner organizations. We also feature nurses from the Mother-Baby Unit, who talk about the creation of the Safe Sleep Program at the UVM Medical Center, and continue our conversations with nurses about what they do outside of work.

Rich Wyckoff, Regional Information Security Officer for the New York affiliates of the University of Vermont Health Network, provides expert information on cybersecurity and tips on how to protect yourself from an attack. He also discusses how the UVM Health Network keeps patient and employee information safe.

Rich Wyckoff, Regional Information Security Officer for the New York affiliates of the University of Vermont Health Network, provides expert information on cybersecurity and tips on how to protect yourself from an attack. He also discusses how the UVM Health Network keeps patient and employee information safe.

Debra Leonard, MD, PhD, talks about the latest advances in genetic testing and what it means for patients and families. Dr. Leonard is chair of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the UVM Health Network and professor and chair of the department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Robert Larner, MD College of Medicine at UVM.

A discussion with Dr. Stephen Leffler, Chief Population Health and Quality Officer at the UVM Health Network and an emergency medicine physician about the progress we've made in combating the opioid crisis and how far we have to go.

A conversation that occurred on WDEV’s “Open Mike” program on January 11, 2018. Host Mike Smith interviewed Dr. John Brumsted, president and CEO of the UVM Health Network and Judy Peterson, president and CEO of the Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties about the two organizations deciding to create a formal affiliation.