Note for Patients:
The dialysis clinics in Newport, Rutland and St. Albans will remain open for patient care as UVM Health Network seeks to transition management and ownership of the sites.

As Vermont’s non-profit hospitals navigate the impact of future and ongoing decisions by state officials, we are working together to protect patient care in our communities. The recent announcement by University of Vermont Health Network to transition operation of dialysis clinics in Newport, Rutland and St. Albans to comply with legal orders from the Green Mountain Care Board (GMCB) has understandably created anxiety and stress for patients and their families who rely on this critical service. North Country Hospital, Northwestern Medical Center and Rutland Regional Medical Center have begun discussions with UVM Health Network in search of a way for dialysis care to be maintained in their respective service areas for the patients who desperately need it.

This process is still in its early stages and will ultimately require regulatory approval. Collectively, we are hopeful the GMCB will recognize this important need and support our hospitals in transitioning the care in a way that balances the needs of our organizations with the needs of our patients.  We must be assured that we can reasonably fund and support under the limitations placed on us by the GMCB.

It is incredibly important for our patients, caregivers and communities to know that UVM Health Network will operate these clinics throughout this process to continue providing patient care. Patients do not need to take any action at this time. We will provide updates as soon as we are able.