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Committee questions sustainability for Bridges-to‑Health and free/referral clinic transition; considers Epic–2‑1‑1 integration

Vermont House Health Care Committee · February 17, 2026
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Summary

The committee reviewed a $462,500 request to support free and referral clinics’ transition to green referral clinics, asked how the programs would sustain funding, and heard that United Way seeks $332,000 to integrate Epic with 2‑1‑1 for clinical referrals.

Members reviewed a $462,500 general fund request (gross $9.25M) intended to bring several positions at free and referral clinics to full‑time, update electronic medical records, repair infrastructure and purchase dental equipment to expand access.

Speaker 1 said the request is a Medicaid administrative funding match and has a 50/50 match in some line items. Committee members asked…

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