It shows remarkable insensitivity to the average Vermonter that the top brass was unwilling to reduce their lavish compensation packages by even a penny to share in the sacrifices we all have to make now.
In response to Dr. Nat Mulkey’s recent commentary, “It’s time for a new narrative on the UVM Health Network vs. Green Mountain Care Board dispute,” all I can say is that I wholeheartedly agree with Dr. Mulkey on the need for a new narrative. I am also not a health care economist, whatever that is, but like everyone else in Vermont, I know that it is way past time for a new outlook.
Unfortunately, Dr. Mulkey’s commentary does not provide such a new perspective. He seems to be completely mystified by why the Green Mountain Care Board won’t just let the UVM Health Network do whatever it wants to, irrespective of our ability to pay for it. Continue reading ….