S.0190

An act relating to reference-based pricing and the Green Mountain Care Board

Vetoed·5/29/26

Vermont S0190 aims to regulate hospital outsourcing, implement reference-based pricing, and enhance transparency and accountability in healthcare.

Vermont S0190 introduces measures to address hospital outsourcing of clinical services, ensuring that such services are subject to regulatory oversight and pricing controls. The bill mandates that hospitals and health insurers express rates for outsourced services as a percentage of Medicare or another benchmark, preventing cost inflation and ensuring transparency. It also requires hospitals to bill for outsourced services to avoid surprise medical bills.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

17 Yea

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13 Nay

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Calendar

May 28

8:30 AM

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare Hearing

May 27

3:30 PM

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare Hearing

History

May 29

Senate

Delivered to Governor on June 10, 2026

May 29

Senate

Governor vetoed bill on June 16, 2026

May 28

Senate

House proposal of amendment