VPT Online: Public Square: Governor's Health Care Summit

PUBLIC SQUARE is a VPT initiative addressing issues of concern to Vermonters. Mixing documentary footage, thoughtful insight, in-depth panel discussions and more, we’ll keep you informed about local events and issues that affect your lives.

Governor's Health Care Summit

Mon., Oct. 17 at 8 pm

The statistics are startling — and sobering. Vermonters spend 2.8 billion dollars each year on health care, almost 15 percent of the state economy. And there is no end in sight. Costs continue to rise for hospitals, doctors, patients and businesses.

On October 17th, Vermont’s Governor Jim Douglas will convene a health care summit that brings together all the players in the debate with the hope that some agreement can be forged to contain costs — without affecting quality and access. The health care summit is intended to be a full day of collaborative dialogue among participants in the current health care reform debate, including health care providers, insurers, employers, consumer groups and advocates.

VPT's PUBLIC SQUARE will broadcast live from the Grand Summit Hotel in Killington, Vt. Chris Graff hosts and Bridget Barry Caswell reports.

During the program, Chris Graff will be joined by leading members of the health care community and those charged with shaping the future of health care delivery in Vermont. Highlights of the day's events will be included.

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