Soulia: Full reimbursements for Planned Parenthood, service cuts for hospitals

Soulia: Full reimbursements for Planned Parenthood, service cuts for hospitals

by Dave Soulia, for FYIVT.comVermont’s healthcare system is facing significant financial challenges, with hospitals across the state struggling to remain solvent. Meanwhile, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England (PPNNE) receives a unique Medicaid reimbursement structure that provides full coverage for its services—an advantage that Vermont’s hospitals do not receive.While hospitals cut services to stay afloat, Planned Parenthood benefits fr…