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Sep 04, 2025

During heated Senate hearing, Sen. Welch addresses future of rural hospitals

Democrats clashed with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine policies in a hearing that also saw Sen. Peter Welch expressing concern over rural hospitals' financial health WASHINGTON — Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., put the future of hospitals in rural communities in the spotlight…

Welch Unveils Bill To Help EMS

Fixes Medicare ‘No Transport’ Loop Hole Sen. Peter Welch speaks with EMS directors during a visit last week to the White River Valley Ambulance headquarters in Bethel, where he announced the introduction of a bill aimed at closing a financial gap from “no-transport” calls. (Herald…

Welch Heralds ‘EMS ROCS Act’ as Commonsense Way to Support Rural Communities; Brings Together Rural Providers to Discuss Importance for Vermont’s Emergency Medical Service Providers

Bill Aligns Medicare Payments for EMS Providers with Community Needs, Ensures EMS Can Provide Essential Medical Care to Rural Communities BETHEL, VT – On January 5, Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined EMS providers at White River Valley Ambulance to tour the facility and discuss the…