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Foster Steps Down as Healthcare Watchdog | Montpelier News
Owen Foster, Vermont’s longest-serving Green Mountain Care Board chair, is stepping down on September 30 to focus on family, leaving behind a legacy of bold cost controls that slashed hospital budgets—especially at UVM Health—while acknowledging Vermonters still face sky-high prices. Though praised for his directness, Foster admits the board may not have been aggressive enough, balancing cost-cutting with hospital sustainability. He’ll remain on the board as a regular member, filling Jessica Holmes’ vacated seat, as the state braces for Medicaid cuts and stubbornly high healthcare costs. His…
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