What We Do
The Vermont Medical Society includes over 3,000 physicians, physician assistants, and medical student members dedicated to protecting Vermonters' health and improving the practice environment. We represent your individual voice beyond your employer and provide a bridge between members and lawmakers, regulators, and other policymakers. We are the only statewide organization that represents all physicians and PAs across employment settings and specialties.
According to our members, the Vermont Medical Society is “the most consistent lobbying presence for medicine in Montpelier.” And our “credibility and ethos have led to successful advocacy” that “puts patients and science first to do what’s right for the population’s health.”
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Legislative and regulatory advocacy
You set our policy direction by introducing resolutions, bringing issues to the VMS Board, or simply reaching out when you see a problem that needs attention. VMS staff can help turn your concerns into action. A few recent examples:
- A physician contacted VMS concerned about the closure of occupational medicine practices around the state. After letters and meetings with Dept. of Labor staff, Vermont is poised to update its Workers' Compensation fee schedule for the first time in 20 years. (Learn more)
- A VMS member reached out about how Green Mountain Care Board budget actions are affecting patient care. After discussions with Board Members, VMS submitted detailed comments to the GMCB and an op-ed. (Learn more)
- Several emergency medicine physicians contacted VMS about policy proposals that would change Vermont's EMS governance system. Within weeks, VMS coordinated with specialty societies to submit comments to the Vermont Department of Health and the EMS Advisory Committee.
Education and legal support
Membership gives you access to practical resources, including presentations for your department or practice, an extensive regulatory resource library, and employment contract review services and compensation data. VMS also runs a clinician leadership development course, a five-month program for those who have recently assumed or aspire to leadership roles. (Learn more)
Wellbeing resources
VMS is committed to supporting a community of thriving, engaged clinicians. We provide guidance for organizations interested in removing intrusive mental health questions from credentialing and licensure applications. Individual members can also access executive coaching sessions at no cost. (Learn more)
Connect with colleagues and health care leaders
Events such as our regular calls with the Health Commissioner, candidate receptions, coffee hours at the State House, and the Annual Collaborative Meeting provide an opportunity to recharge and renew beyond your individual practice, specialty, or workplace.