Vermont § 9373 - Definitions As used in this chapter:

§ 9373. Definitions As used in this chapter:

• (1) “Board” means the Green Mountain Care Board established in this chapter. (2) “Chronic care” means health services provided by a health care professional for an
  established clinical condition that is expected to last a year or more and that requires
  ongoing clinical management attempting to restore the individual to highest function,
  minimize the negative effects of the condition, prevent complications related to chronic
  conditions, engage in advanced care planning, and promote appropriate access to palliative
  care. (3) “Chronic care management” means a system of coordinated health care interventions
  and communications for individuals with chronic conditions, including significant
  patient self-care efforts, systemic supports for licensed health care practitioners
  and their patients, and a plan of care emphasizing prevention of complications, utilizing
  evidence-based practice guidelines, patient empowerment strategies, and evaluation
  of clinical, humanistic, and economic outcomes on an ongoing basis with the goal of
  improving overall health. (4) “Global payment” means a payment from a health insurer, Medicaid, Medicare, or other
  payer for the health services of a defined population of patients for a defined period
  of time