According to data from the coalition VT Healthcare 911, since 2018, health insurance premiums in Vermont have grown a gob-smacking 92 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.

“Since 2018, Health insurance premiums in Vermont have grown a gobsmacking 92% compared to the national average of 12%,” Lisa Ventriss with Vermont Health Care 911.

I wonder if it’s time for a thorough audit of our leading medical institution by the Vermont Attorney General’s Office and / or the Vermont State Auditor.

Gov. Jim Douglas hosts a conversation about the high costs of Vermont healthcare

We should be grateful for the selfless efforts being made by VHC911 to draw attention to the crisis. Their questions need answering.

As consumers of healthcare services and Vermont taxpayers, we are literally paying the costs of an inefficient health network.

David is joined by Chris Pearson and Beth Tanzman representing Vermont Healthcare 911. This in-depth conversation explores why our healthcare costs are so high and what we can do about it.

"Everybody knows health care is expensive," VHC911's Board Chair Chris Pearson, a former Chittenden County state senator, said in a statement. "What the data shows is that Vermont's system is particularly expensive and we have got to turn that around quickly.”

"They force companies to make tough decisions about salaries, benefits, and growth. They burden our schools and our towns, the impact of property taxes and the services we all rely on.”

“Vermont’s premiums are double the national average,” stated former Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas, in a release. “We know this is hurting job growth and slowing our economy.”