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Foster Steps Down to Focus on Family | Burlington News

Owen Foster, chair of Vermont’s Green Mountain Care Board since 2022, is stepping down at the end of September to focus on family and his legal career, though he’ll remain a board member. Under his leadership, the board took a bold stance on hospital budgets and insurance rates, pushing for cost-cutting amid Vermont’s soaring premiums and hospital financial strain. Foster’s exit comes as the board reviews key insurance rates and wraps up this year’s hospital budget — a legacy marked by aggressive cost containment and a shift toward smarter, more affordable care. Listen in comfort:Get a…

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