§ 9573. Medicaid advisory rate case
§ 9573. Medicaid advisory rate case (a) On or before December 31 of each year, the Green Mountain Care Board shall review any all-inclusive population-based payment arrangement between the Department of Vermont Health Access and an accountable care organization for the following calendar year. The Board’s review shall include the number of attributed lives, eligibility […]
§ 9506. Allocation system
§ 9506. Allocation system In determining the allocation of funds available for the purposes of this chapter, the Department shall consider all relevant factors, including: (1) the level of funding or other participation by private or public sources in the activity being considered for funding; (2) what resources will be required in the future to […]
§ 9551. All-payer model
§ 9551. All-payer model In order to implement a value-based payment model allowing participating health care providers to be paid by Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance using a common methodology that may include population-based payments and increased financial predictability for providers, the Green Mountain Care Board and Agency of Administration shall ensure that the model: […]
§ 9571. Definitions
§ 9571. Definitions As used in this subchapter: (1) “Accountable care organization” and “ACO” means an organization of health care providers that has a formal legal structure, is identified by a federal taxpayer identification number, and agrees to be accountable for the quality, cost, and overall care of the patients assigned to it. (2) “Health […]
§ 9572. Meetings of an accountable care organization’s governing body
§ 9572. Meetings of an accountable care organization’s governing body (a) Application. This section shall apply to all regular, special, and emergency meetings of an accountable care organization’s governing body, whether in person or by electronic means, as well as to any other assemblage of members of the ACO’s governing body at which binding action […]
§ 9498. Enforcement
§ 9498. Enforcement (a) An individual injured as a result of a violation of this chapter shall have a private right of action in Superior Court against a public entity for injunctive relief arising from the violation. (b) In addition to any injunctive relief awarded, the court may award costs and reasonable attorney’s fees to […]
§ 9501. Definitions
§ 9501. Definitions As used in this chapter: (1) [Repealed.] (2) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Human Services. (3) “Agency” means the Agency of Human Services, unless the context requires otherwise. (4) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Health. (5) “Department” means the Department of Health, unless the context requires otherwise. (6) “Eligible activity” means any […]
§ 9502. Tobacco Trust Fund
§ 9502. Tobacco Trust Fund (a)(1) The Tobacco Trust Fund is established in the Office of the State Treasurer for the purposes of creating a self-sustaining, perpetual fund for tobacco cessation and prevention that is not dependent upon tobacco sales volume. (2) The Trust Fund shall comprise: (A) appropriations made by the General Assembly; (B) […]
§ 9503. Vermont tobacco prevention and treatment
§ 9503. Vermont tobacco prevention and treatment (a) Except as otherwise specifically provided, the tobacco prevention and treatment program shall be administered and coordinated statewide by the Department of Health, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. The program shall be comprehensive and research-based. (b) The Department shall establish goals for reducing adult and youth […]
§ 9505. General powers and duties
§ 9505. General powers and duties The Department shall have all the powers necessary and convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this section, and shall: (1) Establish the selection criteria for community grants and review and recommend the grants to be funded. (2) Select a contractor responsible for countermarketing activities. […]