AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWorkforce & Access: UVM Medical Center resident doctors rallied for a fair contract, seeking higher pay, caps on shift length, and benefits like childcare support and meal allowances—aimed at recruiting and retaining clinicians. Long-Term Care Watch: CMS data put Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Berlin among Washington County’s largest nursing homes, but with an overall rating of 1/5 and multiple fines/penalties. Public Health Policy: Vermont lawmakers passed S71, the Data Privacy and Online Surveillance Act, now awaiting Gov. Scott’s signature, with consumer health data rules that could affect how companies handle sensitive information. Care for Youth in Justice System: Vermont announced a new 14-bed Green Mountain Youth Center in South Burlington to replace the closed Woodside Youth Rehabilitation Center, with a more therapeutic model. Prevention & Safety: Vermont officials reminded residents to protect against tick-borne illness and to use caution in cold, fast-moving water. Community Health & Skills: UVM hosted Project SEARCH graduation for young adults with disabilities, highlighting real workplace experience and diabetes self-management.
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