UVM Health Cuts Hit Staff, Not Patients

UVM Health is slashing 142 jobs across its Vermont and northern New York network in a painful but necessary pivot to survive financially, with CEO Dr. Steve Leffler admitting it’s devastating for staff—even though most cuts avoid frontline caregivers. The union is pushing back, questioning executive roles and demanding accountability, while Governor Scott offers cautious support. Though UVM is helping displaced workers find new roles, the battle isn’t over: a massive budget gap remains, and more cuts loom over the next six to eight months. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/a2c243ad108e6529