Establishes a process for Vermont hospitals to reduce or eliminate services, requiring approval from the Agency of Human Services.

Vermont S0189 mandates that hospitals seeking to reduce or eliminate services must first notify the Agency of Human Services, the Green Mountain Care Board, the Office of the Health Care Advocate, and relevant legislators. The hospital must also engage the community through public hearings and comment solicitation. The Agency of Human Services will review the proposal for consistency with the Statewide Health Care Delivery Strategic Plan and the community health needs assessment. If approved, the Board may adjust the hospital's budget to reflect the changes.

Establishes a process for Vermont hospitals to reduce or eliminate services, requiring approval from the Agency of Human Services.

Vermont S0189 mandates that hospitals seeking to reduce or eliminate services must first notify the Agency of Human Services, the Green Mountain Care Board, the Office of the Health Care Advocate, and relevant legislators. The hospital must also engage the community through public hearings and comment solicitation. The Agency of Human Services will review the proposal for consistency with the Statewide Health Care Delivery Strategic Plan and the community health needs assessment. If approved, the Board may adjust the hospital's budget to reflect the changes.