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Owen Foster Steps Down as Healthcare Board Chair | Montpelier News
Owen Foster is stepping down as chair of Vermont’s Green Mountain Care Board amid soaring healthcare costs and hospital financial strain, though he’ll remain a board member to support the transition. Appointed by Governor Scott in 2022, Foster guided the board through a tough budget cycle that imposed spending limits on hospitals and executives, warning that unchecked costs could make care unaffordable. His decision to step down is personal—he wants more time with family—and he’ll help the incoming chair settle in. Governor Scott praised Foster’s leadership and emphasized the need for a new…
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