Senate approves reference‑based pricing bill after debate on rural hospital impacts
S.190, addressing reference‑based pricing and hospital outsourcing, passed after floor amendment and debate about impacts on rural hospitals; vote tally was 23‑6. Supporters said it will lower costs; critics warned of potential cuts and estimated local hospital losses.
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The Vermont Senate passed S.190 on third reading after debate over reference‑based pricing rules for commercial payers and a floor amendment adding report recipients.
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