Hospital staff concerned about $122 million in planned statewide cuts at the UVM Health Network

Hospital staff concerned about $122 million in planned statewide cuts at the UVM Health Network rallied on Thursday at the UVM Medical Center to call attention to the issue. The protest comes at the same time as a recent federal report shows a decline in the quality of care at UVMMC. The protest — and ongoing budget cut debate — come at the same time as a recent federal report shows a decline in the quality of care at the UVMMC. Federal Medicare, issues “star ratings” based on quality and safety of care and patient satisfaction. This year, UVMMC was penalized by Medicare for quality and safety issues, dropping from five to four stars.