Health
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Bernie, Heal Thyself
Bernie Sanders’ latest op-ed offers bold solutions like Medicare for All and price caps, but his focus on treating symptoms, not root causes, threatens to…
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AHEAD: A New Health Care Experiment With Familiar Flaws
Vermont’s participation in the AHEAD model highlights its reliance on federal funding, but critics question whether this new initiative will solve systemic issues or repeat…
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Are Sugary Cereals Healthier Than Steak? Food Compass Raises Eyebrows
Tufts’ Food Compass controversially ranks sugary cereals healthier than steak, sparking debates about modern dietary guidelines. Advocates of keto and low-carb lifestyles, like Dr. Eric…
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Equal Pay, Unequal Costs: How Vermont Legislators Spent Your Money on H.861
Vermont’s H.861 mandates equal pay for in-person, telemedicine, and phone consultations, ignoring real cost differences and burdening taxpayers. While marketed as equitable, the law raises…
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The Costly Trade-Off of Semaglutides: A Band-Aid for Obesity?
Semaglutides like Wegovy promise weight loss but mask deeper health issues. With soaring U.S. costs subsidizing global pricing and risks of chronic inflammation from poor…
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PBMs: The Hidden Middlemen Driving Up Drug Prices
Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) control drug pricing through opaque practices like rebates and spread pricing, driving up costs for patients, taxpayers, and insurers. Reform is…
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The Hidden Cost of Global Healthcare: How U.S. Overpayments Prop Up Cheaper Systems
The U.S. pays exorbitant prices for drugs and medical devices, effectively subsidizing global healthcare affordability. Countries like Switzerland boast cheaper, universal care because Americans absorb…
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Vermont Records 253 Drug Overdose Deaths in 2023
Vermont reported 253 drug overdose deaths in 2023, ranking in the top third of U.S. states with an age-adjusted rate of 40.7 per 100,000 residents.…
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RRMC Offers Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Scans for Proactive Heart Health Assessment
Rutland Regional Medical Center now offers Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) scans to assess heart disease risk. This non-invasive test detects calcified plaque in the coronary…
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VT State Health Plans to Undercut Hospitals-You Pay Full Price
Vermont’s plan to cap hospital reimbursements at 200% of Medicare rates shifts financial burdens onto hospitals while sparing private insurance. The real costs? Reduced services,…
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