Letter to the editor: Universal primary care key to control healthcare costs

Like many others I attended the local meeting described in “State healthcare system needs Rx” (8/1/24) to learn about the results of the $1.1 million study commissioned by the Green Mountain Care Board. Yes, indeed, the information presented was grim, but one wonders if this study is just “one more study.”

In the upcoming Democratic primary this August, I am supporting Senator Chris Bray. As Senator, he has served Addison County and the state of Vermont extremely well since 2013, advocating in all his legislative work for the health of Vermonters.

I am horrified at the collective punishment now being meted out to the civilians of Gaza.

We recently learned that Vermont Blue Cross Blue Shield would like to merge its operations with Michigan Blue Cross. This is alarming news, and our Department of Financial Regulation should not allow this merger to take place.

It was extremely disappointing to learn that both the town selectboard and the college have strayed from the spirit of our Town Plan by allowing for the conversion of several town residences into student housing.

In the March 1 election, we should all support Jamie McCallum and Joanna Doria in the race for Addison Central School Board.

I urge the selectboard of Middlebury to reconsider its decision not to impose a mask mandate for public indoor spaces in Middlebury.

We recently learned that the federal government has notified the state of Vermont that the enrollment targets for all-payer model (and thus the Accountable Care Organization, OneCare) are both “unattainable” and “unnecessary.”

Let’s hope Vermont is looking in the rearview mirror at the coronavirus pandemic. Have we learned anything about health care?Most people agree that Vermont did better than most states at controlling the spread of the virus, and now, with 80% of the eligib … (read more)

While all the candidates in the Lt. Governor’s race have made positive contributions to our public life, I will be supporting Brenda Siegel in the upcoming Democratic primary. In my mind, Brenda has shown her commitment through her life’s work and consist … (read more)

“What if there was a prolonged illness in the family? Should I be pacified by the fact that I only have to come up with $15,000 out of my own pocket to pay for it, before insurance contributes (on top of the $9,000 I’m paying in premiums)?” This quote is … (read more)