In October 2016, the State of Vermont signed an unprecedented agreement (The All-Payer Accountable Care Model) with the Federal Government to completely reform how health care is delivered and paid for in Vermont. This innovative agreement builds on sweeping 2011 legislation that set Vermont on a course towards payment reform designed to eliminate the fragmentation, overtreatment, and high costs associated with fee-for-service reimbursement. The strong emphasis on care coordination, preventative care, the patient experience, and population health ensures a crucial and growing role for nurses in this innovative environment and provides a model to inform the nation. Such state-led reform may have particular importance during the Trump administration, given the expected emphasis on state's rights and state leadership.
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