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H 719·VT·house

An act relating to hospital collaboration and state action immunity

In CommitteeFiled Jan 20, 2026
Sponsor: Bill Canfield (R)
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Read first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care

Jan 20, 2026

Summary

The measure creates a new statute that shields approved hospital collaborations from civil and criminal antitrust actions. It requires the Secretary of Human Services to authorize, review, and supervise any joint effort, and allows participating entities to share cost and quality data. The goal is to let hospitals work together on cost‑containment, access, and quality improvements while staying aligned with state health policy.

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