Foster Steps Down as Healthcare Watchdog | Montpelier News

Owen Foster, Vermont’s longest-serving Green Mountain Care Board chair, is stepping down on September 30 to focus on family, leaving behind a legacy of bold cost controls that slashed hospital budgets—especially at UVM Health—while acknowledging Vermonters still face sky-high prices. Though praised for his directness, Foster admits the board may not have been aggressive enough, balancing cost-cutting with hospital sustainability. He’ll remain on the board as a regular member, filling Jessica Holmes’ vacated seat, as the state braces for Medicaid cuts and stubbornly high healthcare costs. His background as a federal prosecutor, including work on Purdue Pharma, adds depth to his tenure, which began in 2022. The governor will soon pick his successor from a committee’s shortlist. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7a5a79eec5b8b2ba