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Brattleboro Hospital’s Birthing Center in Crisis | Montpelier News
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is on the brink, facing a $14 million deficit with its birthing center hemorrhaging $5 million — and could shutter in 6-9 months unless something changes. The crisis reflects a statewide rural hospital struggle, fueled by Medicaid’s woefully low obstetrics reimbursements. Seven major medical groups are urging Vermont to fix the rates, while the town grapples with a potential tax hike — from $100K to $1M — to save the center. Residents are divided: some see it as a lifeline, others question if a one-time boost can fix systemic issues, especially with competing…
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