Despite initial plans to close dialysis centers in Newport, Rutland, and St. Albans as part of cost-cutting measures, the UVM Health Network has announced that the centers will remain open. The decision was approved by health care regulators at the Green Mountain Care Board, allowing UVM Medical Center to adjust its budget to continue staffing and operating the centers.
UVM Medical Center officials stated that no other providers were able to take on the services provided by the dialysis centers, leading to the decision to keep them open despite operating at a loss. The centers will continue to serve patients in these communities while the medical center explores ways to reduce costs.
In a statement, UVM Medical Center President and CEO Dr. Stephen Leffler expressed apologies to patients for any stress or anxiety caused during the uncertainty surrounding the future of the dialysis services. The decision to keep the centers open will ensure that patients in Newport, Rutland, and St. Albans have continued access to essential dialysis treatment.
The approval from the Green Mountain Care Board marks a significant victory for patients and advocates who fought to keep the centers open. The UVM Health Network’s commitment to providing essential health care services to these communities underscores its dedication to patient care and access to vital treatments.
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