Monthly Report: September 2026
Full month
In September 2026, 21 stories named Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, down 12 (36%) from 33 in August. Net sentiment was +1.38 on a scale from -2 to +2, leaning favorable, up from +1.06 in August. Of 21 scored stories, 17 were favorable and 1 adverse. Times Argus carried the most coverage, with 4 stories. The most frequent themes were Health insurance, Hospitals, UVM Health, Green Mountain Care Board and ACA & marketplace. Vermont health care coverage ran to 517 stories, up 118 (30%) from 399 in August.
What stood outAI-generated
- There were 21 stories naming the insurer in September, a decrease of 12 stories from the prior month.
- The net sentiment score was 1.38, an increase from 1.06 in the prior month.
- The majority of stories, 17 out of 21, had a positive sentiment.
- Coverage included themes such as health insurance, hospitals, and UVM Health.
Sentiment mix
| Label | Stories | Share | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positive | 14 | 67% | |
| Neutral to positive | 3 | 14% | |
| Neutral | 3 | 14% | |
| Neutral to negative | 0 | 0% | |
| Negative | 1 | 5% |
Mean sentiment score 80.0 on a 0-100 scale (50 is neutral), from 21 of 21 scored stories. August 2026 net sentiment was +1.06.
Top outlets
| Times Argus | 4 |
| ABC 22/Fox 44 | 2 |
| Becker's Payer Issues | 2 |
| news.google.com | 2 |
| Vermont Business Magazine | 2 |
Most favorable stories
Least favorable stories
Top themes
| Health insurance | 5 |
| Hospitals | 5 |
| UVM Health | 4 |
| Green Mountain Care Board | 3 |
| ACA & marketplace | 1 |
One story can carry several themes, so these do not sum to the story count.
Vermont health care coverage
517 stories in the Vermont section, up 118 (30%) from August. That is 391 distinct stories once repeated reports of one event are grouped.