Brattleboro Hospital's $30M Financial Crisis | Montpelier News

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is in deep financial trouble, with a multiyear deficit now estimated at over $30 million — four times worse than initially thought. Missing its state budget deadline, the hospital’s chaotic financial reporting led to delayed clarity, prompting new acting co-CEOs to take the helm. A $1 million state grant offers temporary relief, but a full audit remains pending. Amid rising costs and staffing shortages, the hospital plans to shut down its birthing center — sparking local debate over whether to raise taxes to fund the unit, a move residents fiercely oppose. State regulators are preparing to intervene at a hearing next month, while the governor’s office explores longer-term fixes like adjusting Medicaid rates for OB services — a potential solution that could avoid local tax hikes. This isn’t the first time the hospital has stumbled — regulators have repeatedly warned of possible state intervention if financial transparency and stability don’t improve. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/027ecf9ff3e8b0cc