New reciprocal nursing law aims to address Vermont's spiraling healthcare costs

A shortage of nurses and other workers continues to contribute to soaring health care costs in Vermont, but a new law signed by Governor Phil Scott allowing reciprocal licensure with other states aims to address the problem. Vermont In recent years has seen a shortage of medical professionals of all stripes. “There were 5,000 nurses that we needed back in 2020, I’m sure the need has increased,” said Devon Green with the Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems.