Open hospital board meetings to the public

In light of the ongoing financial crisis at Springfield Hospital it is clear that Vermont’s hospitals must be more accountable to the public.

Governor wants examination of small hospitals’ ‘financial health’

After money troubles surfaced earlier this month at Vermont’s Springfield Hospital, Gov. Phil Scott wants more detailed financial information about similarly sized hospitals in Vermont.

Governor cites ‘Serious situation’ at Springfield Hospital, appoints monitor

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott today said he has appointed former Rutland Regional Medical Center CEO Tom Huebner to “monitor and assist” financially troubled Springfield Hospital.

SMCS and hospital officials issue update

Springfield Medical Care Systems (SMCS) and Springfield Hospital officials met with representatives of the Green Mountain Care Board and Agency of Human Services leadership on Monday to provide an update on immediate plans for the leadership of the organization’s operations and efforts initiated to address its financial position.

Springfield Medical Care Systems working to get in stable condition

In the wake of the departures of Springfield Medical Care Systems’ CFO and CEO earlier this month, board members are working to fill the vacancies and to determine a way to stabilize the organization’s finances.

Financial mess at Springfield Hospital sparks talk of new reporting rules

The head of the state’s hospital regulator said Springfield Hospital administrators withheld operational information during budget hearings and that new rules should be put in place to impose penalties on organizations that fail to make such disclosures in the future.

After Financial Turmoil And Resignations, Checking In On Springfield Hospital

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Vermont Public Radio spoke with Nora Doyle-Burr, a staff writer covering health care for the Valley News, to hear about the latest.

Video: Springfield Hospital is in financial trouble and the state's top health care regulator says hospital officials weren't transparent about their challenges, and it's not the only small hospital in the region that's in trouble.

SMCS announces leadership change

Tim Ford

The Springfield Medical Care Systems (SMCS) Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of CEO Tim Ford, effective immediately. Chief of Practice Operations Josh Dufresne will serve as the primary administrative contact for SMCS and Springfield Hospital until an interim CEO and CFO are named.

Springfield Hospital can’t pay its bills. ‘It’s very unnerving.’

For the past year or so, doctors said they haven’t been able to get supplies needed to run their offices. Some say the hospital is months behind on health insurance payments. Several businesses in Springfield and doctors in the area have stopped doing business with the hospital.

Money, Employee morale put Springfield Hospital’s health in question

For the past few years, the nonprofit health care system — which includes the 25-bed Springfield Hospital, as well as health centers in Charlestown and the Vermont communities of Ludlow, Londonderry, Rockingham and Springfield — has reported losses.

Springfield Hospital changes stem from cost, quality factors, providers say

At the hospital’s board of directors meeting on Nov. 13, several hospital workers expressed concern about the planned change this coming April from the Emergency Services of New England, Inc. of Chester (ESNE) to Bluewater Emergency Partners of Brunswick, Maine

Letter from Springfield Hospital - Page 2

Re: Feature story in the Eagle-Times, "Springfield Hospital board of directors hears complaints from community members"

Springfield Hospital board of directors hears complaints from community members

About 25 people, including doctors, nurses, patients, technicians, and others, crowded into a small conference room here at Springfield Hospital Tuesday evening to tell the hospital’s board of directors about the upsetting changes they are experiencing.

Opinion: Put a hold on changes at Springfield Hospital

We’re worried. For the past three years Springfield Hospital has been losing money. It’s no wonder, after our recent personal experiences with their billing practices. Now, in bad financial times, they are considering replacing their current emergency department (ED) service with a new one.

“Healing: The Transformative Imagery of Art” opens at the Great Hall

The last time you were sick, what made you feel better? Snuggling under a warm handmade quilt? Looking at a beautiful landscape? Focusing on a soothing image to calm and center your mind? As part of its 105th anniversary celebration, Springfield Hospital is exploring the powerful effects of art on health.

Springfield Hospital celebrates 105th anniversary with Great Hall exhibit

The Great Hall, in celebration of Springfield Hospital’s 105th Anniversary is pleased to present, “Healing: The Transformative Imagery of Art,” a group exhibition of 12 artists.  

SMCS donates school supplies for area students

Springfield Medical Care Systems hosted a backpack and school supply drive to collect donations for area students to help them get ready for the new school year.

Springfield Medical Care Systems receives $86,553 clinical quality grant award

Springfield Medical Care Systems (SMCS) was recently awarded $86,553 in grant funding by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

Springfield Hospital celebrates 105th birthday with golf challenge

Springfield Hospital is celebrating its 105th birthday, and inviting golfers to help celebrate at its 18th annual Springfield Hospital Challenge. The tournament will take place on Thursday, Sept. 20 at the prestigious Okemo Valley Golf Club in Ludlow, Vermont.