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Vermont’s Doctor Pipeline Funded by Your Premiums | Montpelier News
Vermont’s medical school is getting a massive $161 million boost from commercial insurers—$82 million last year alone—yet nobody’s sure exactly how much of your premium goes toward training future doctors. With only one medical school in the state, the money trail is direct, but opaque. As federal Medicaid funding shrinks, insurers may cover even more—up to $88 million by 2026. Lawmakers and regulators are demanding transparency and accountability, asking if Vermonters even realize their premiums are helping train doctors who might never practice here. The goal? Make sure every dollar…
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