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High Court Upholds Key Part Of Obama Health Law
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In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court has upheld the individual insurance requirement at the heart of President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul.VPR News
Shumlin Will Pursue Single-Payer Health Care, Regardless Of Court Decision
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Governor Peter Shumlin says he’ll continue to push for a single payer health care plan even if the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down the entire federal Affordable Care Act.VPR News
New Health Co-Op Forms With $34 Million In Federal Backing
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Vermonters could soon have another choice for health insurance. That’s the goal of a newly created Vermont health cooperative. The non-profit announced Friday that it won nearly $34 million in low-cost federal loans to capitalize the new insurance venture.VPR News
Growth Of Health Care Costs Slows, But Trend Could Reverse
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There’s been a significant decline in the growth of health care costs in Vermont over the past few years. But there are several factors that could reverse this trend.VPR News
Burlington Health Center Opens $11 Million Facility
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The Community Health Center of Burlington has officially opened the doors to its new $11 million facility. The center is part of a national effort to provide primary health care service to millions of people across the country.VPR News
Health Care Reform Officials Say Vt. Is Ready For Next Step
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According to the Shumlin Administration, the state of Vermont is making great progress in its effort to create a health care exchange as part of the federal Affordable Care Act. This means the state is now eligible to apply for another major federal grant to put the exchange in place by January of 2014.VPR News
With Governor’s Signature, Health Care Bill Becomes Law
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Governor Peter Shumlin has signed the 2012 health care bill into law. He says the bill puts the state on the road to implementing a single payer system. But an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court decision could have a big impact on the Governor’s plan.VPR News
Analysis: Health Care Board Takes Steps To Control Costs
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With little fanfare, the Green Mountain Care Board announced this week that hospital budgets will be capped at 3.75 percent. Analyst Hamilton Davis says it’s the Board’s first significant step in controlling health care costs.VPR News