An act relating to hospital public hearings and coordination of hospital administrative functions

This bill requires Vermont hospitals to hold public hearings at least 30 days before submitting proposed budgets to the Green Mountain Care Board, explaining planned service changes and gathering public input. Hospitals must then submit a summary of public comments to the Board as part of their budget review. The Green Mountain Care Board can also order hospitals to coordinate administrative operations (like billing or HR) to reduce costs and improve efficiency. This directly affects all Vermont hospitals submitting budgets to the Board, ensuring greater transparency and cost accountability in healthcare planning.