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Dartmouth Cuts Rural Telehealth Services | Burlington News
Dartmouth Health is shutting down its Tele-ICU and Tele-ED services — vital lifelines for rural hospitals — due to unsustainable costs amid a $63 million operating deficit. These remote programs, praised for cutting deaths, reducing stays, and keeping patients local, have been critical for five Vermont hospitals. With staffing and medication expenses soaring, Dartmouth says it can’t afford the 24/7 demands without outside funding. While they’ll collaborate with affected hospitals to find alternatives, the move signals tough financial realities for rural care access. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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