An act relating to establishing the Division of Policy, Planning, and Innovation at the Green Mountain Care Board

This bill creates a new Division of Policy, Planning, and Innovation within Vermont's Green Mountain Care Board to lead state health care reform efforts. The Division will develop and coordinate a comprehensive plan to improve access to affordable, high-quality health care while working with other state agencies and health care providers. Key responsibilities include evaluating alternative financing models, addressing prescription drug costs, responding to workforce shortages, and establishing two advisory councils to include input from patients and primary care providers. The bill also creates three new permanent positions within the Division, which will be funded by converting existing vacant state government positions.