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HealthFirst is Vermont’s Independent Practice Association representing health care practitioners working at physician-owned practices throughout the state.
Key stats:
- 74 member practices
- More than 250 Practitioners, including MDs/DOs, NPs, PAs and RNs
- 33 primary care sites
- 26 specialty fields
- Members in 11 counties: Addison, Bennington, Chittenden, Franklin, Lamoille, Orange, Orleans, Rutland, Washington, Windham, and Windsor
Our mission is to promote and foster the long-term success of independent healthcare practices throughout Vermont. HealthFirst offers resources, education and support to independent practices so they can continue to bring a high quality personal care option to their patients in the current healthcare climate. HealthFirst also provides a unified voice for small independent physicians seeking to impact the direction of health reform efforts. To hear from some of our members, click here.
Joining HealthFirst has a significant effect on lowering overhead costs and enables practices to collaborate on new payment models while maintaining their independence.
Benefits include:
- Advocacy
- Network Wide Contracting
- Malpractice Insurance
- Group Purchasing
- Education and Support
- Networking Opportunities
- Collaborative Care Network
- Independence
For more details on member benefits and savings, please click here.
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