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About this episode
The episode discusses the trend of Vermont's primary care providers adopting membership fees and the implications for patient access and provider burnout.
A growing number of Vermont's primary care providers are shrinking their practices and charging membership fees. Concierge practices offer providers a break from burnout — but leave many patients behind.
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