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Independent medical practices urge fair reimbursement, CON reform and workforce supports
Summary
Susan Ridson of Vermont Health First told the House Health Care Committee that independent, physician-owned practices deliver lower-cost, high-quality care but face shrinking reimbursements, workforce recruitment challenges tied to loan-forgiveness rules and burdensome certificate-of-need processes that disadvantage smaller providers.
Susan Ridson, executive director of Vermont Health First, told the House Health Care Committee on Jan. 15, 2025, that independent physician‑owned practices provide high‑quality care at lower cost but face an uneven playing field and worsening reimbursement pressures.
“Independent practices provide very high quality care, at a lower cost,” Ridson said, summarizing the association’s case for…
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