Vermont's largest hospital system announced dozens of layoffs this week as part of a plan to cut nearly $185 million in spending by the end of next year. It's an effort to rein in ballooning health care costs in the state, which are among the highest in the country. Hospitals in the state account for nearly half of the state's total spending on healthcare, and UVM Medical Center in Burlington, part of the health network, is by far the largest hospital. It's responsible for more than half of all hospital revenue and is one of the largest employers in the state.
In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?
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