University of Vermont Medical Center
Coverage of University of Vermont Medical Center in the Nexus archive.
- An insurance card is not an appointment
The article critiques Vermont's healthcare system, arguing that government budget controls under the Green Mountain Care Board limit hospital capacity and patient access. It highlights a $94.5 million funding denial for Vermont hospitals in 2026, including UVM Medical Center, which delayed a surgical center expansion, reducing surgical capacity.
- Elizabeth “Leslie” Frydenlund
Elizabeth 'Leslie' Frydenlund, a dedicated nurse and pharmacy technician, passed away on June 22, 2026, in Burlington, Vt., after a 73-year life marked by compassion and care. She was survived by her husband, two daughters, five grandchildren, and family friends. Leslie requested donations to the Franklin County Humane Society in lieu of flowers.
- The state can’t fix Vermont’s hospitals by telling them what to do
James Hodge, a Copley Hospital board member, criticizes Vermont's top-down hospital transformation plan led by the Green Mountain Care Board and Agency of Human Services. He argues that centralized control fails due to lack of expertise and proposes a two-step solution involving standardized reference prices to address cost disparities and inefficiencies across hospitals.
- 80-hour weeks and drowning in debt: UVM Medical Center resident doctors rally for a new contract
Resident doctors at the University of Vermont Medical Center are rallying for a new contract, seeking higher pay, caps on 80-hour workweeks, and improved benefits like childcare support and education stipends. Union negotiations since January include demands for 'common good provisions' addressing immigration enforcement and patient care funds, as doctors report earning about $19 an hour while carrying significant medical school debt.