Legislative and Regulatory Action

Vermont Governor Signs Single-Payer Health Law

Today, Vermont became the first state in the nation to establish a single-payer health care plan for the state. 


Medical Language Interpreter

Communicating with doctors and emergency personnel can be hard for anyone, but especially when patients or their families don't speak English. The draft "Medical Interpreter Act" in the 2011 Suggested State Legislation volume could help improve such communication.