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Vermont Association ofHospitals and Health Systems Advocating with hospitals for a vibrant healthy Vermont. VAHHS is a memberowned organization devoted to improving the health status of communities throughout Vermont and to serving our members in their efforts to develop and sustain highquality health services for Vermonters. Recent Updates TheVermont Agency of Human ServicesAHS has announced a new partnership with theRural Health Redesign CenterRHRC to help Vermont hospitals and health care providers implement transformative changes that address the states high healthcare costs strengthen local health systems and improve patients access to quality care. Older Vermonters are finding a better quality of life thanks to a new heart valve procedure.