transforming Vermont's health system
Vermont continues to lead the nation in transforming health systems to provide better care, lower cost, and improve the health of the population.

Image courtesy of the Bipartisan Policy Center; images and data courtesy of the Boston Foundation and New England Healthcare Institute, June 2007
Public health approaches that address the multiple factors affecting health outcomes and focus on prevention and are essential to population health improvement. Public health offers prevention strategies, including investments in community-wide infrastructure and policy changes, to reduce disparities in the distribution of health and wellness.