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Dartmouth Expert Urges Vermont to Back Primary‑Care Payment Reform, Reinvest Savings
Summary
Dr. Elliot Fisher told the Senate Health & Welfare Committee that a combination of different payment models, a small innovation fund and strong stakeholder processes could stabilize primary care and yield long‑term health and economic benefits.
Dr. Elliot Fisher, a professor at Dartmouth and a former VA primary‑care physician, urged the Senate Health & Welfare Committee on Feb. 18 to adopt payment reforms that would make primary care broadly available and financially sustainable.
"Pay attention to the social determinants of health," Fisher said, arguing that a mix of investments — more stable payment, team‑based care, workforce expansion and digital tools — would allow practices to coordinate care more…
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