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Senate Health & Welfare opens session, sets oversight and rural health priorities
Summary
On Jan. 6 the Senate Health & Welfare committee held an organizational meeting to introduce two new senators and staff, outline priorities including health care transformation oversight and rural EMS concerns, schedule briefings and plan a clerk election; no formal votes were taken.
The Senate Health & Welfare committee convened Jan. 6 for an organizational session in which members introduced themselves, met new staff and outlined priorities for the session, including oversight of health care transformation and attention to rural emergency medical services.
Chair Jenny Lyons opened the meeting and told members, "Our goal is that we are all here at 9, and we can begin work at 9," setting an expectation for regular 9 a.m. starts and a disciplined hearing process. Lyons said the committee will focus on reducing cost, improving access and raising quality in Vermont's health care system while also handling welfare matters such as LIHEAP, SNAP and housing supports for people with substance use disorders.
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