As most everyone in the Valley is aware, Central Vermont Medical Center announced in November that it would be closing the Mad River Family Practice here. While no specific date has been provided, CVMC has indicated that it expects to operate the clinic through late spring.
The Board of Directors has been pushing for answers and specific reasons for the decision, but so far CVMC has been unwilling to provide those answers or reasons. The Board has reached out to the Green Mountain Care Board and to Governor Scott’s office, but so far neither party has indicated that they have the ability to change the decision that has been made.
To review what has transpired so far, click on the links below:
- Statement issued December 3, 3024.
- Statement issued December 23, 2024.
- Questions for the Green Mountain Care Board.
- Potential lawsuit.
In an email sent by UVM President Sunny Eappen on January 16, 2025 he states that “That is why much of our work this year is focused on providing high quality care as close to home as possible and finding innovative ways to control health care costs.” [Emphasis added.] Apparently this does not apply to the Mad River Family Practice! To read the email, click here. The Board has sent a response to Dr. Eappen which you can read here.
The Board will continue to push for options and continued discussions.