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VT H0553
VT H0553An act relating to hospital public hearings and coordination of hospital administrative functions
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Introduced
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
In Committee
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to require hospitals to hold public hearings on their proposed budgets and to submit a summary of the public comments received on the proposed budget to the Green Mountain Care Board as part of the hospital budget review process. The bill would also allow the Green Mountain Care Board to order hospitals to align or coordinate their administrative functions in order to maximize efficiencies and contain administrative costs.
AI Summary
This bill requires hospitals to hold public hearings at least 30 days before submitting their proposed budgets to the Green Mountain Care Board, which is the state agency responsible for overseeing healthcare costs and access. During these hearings, hospitals must explain their upcoming budgets, including any planned changes to services, and allow the public to provide input. Hospitals will then need to submit a summary of the public comments received, along with any written feedback, to the Green Mountain Care Board as part of their budget submission. Additionally, the bill grants the Green Mountain Care Board the authority to direct hospitals to coordinate or align their administrative functions with other hospitals to improve efficiency and reduce administrative expenses.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care (on 01/06/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.553 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0553/H-0553%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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