Vermont § 9606 - Conflicts of interest
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 9606 — Conflicts of interest, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9606. Conflicts of interest
- (a) The Office of the Health Care Advocate, its employees, and its contractors shall not
have any conflict of interest relating to the performance of their responsibilities
under this chapter. For the purposes of this chapter, a conflict of interest exists
whenever the Office of the Health Care Advocate, its employees, or its contractors
or a person affiliated with the Office, its employees, or its contractors: (1) has a direct involvement in the licensing, certification, or accreditation of a health
care facility, health insurer, or health care provider; (2) has a direct ownership interest or investment interest in a health care facility,
health insurer, or health care provider; (3) is employed by or participating in the management of a health care facility, health
insurer, or health care provider; or (4) receives or has the right to receive, directly or indirectly, remuneration under a
compensation arrangement with a health care facility, health insurer, or health care
provider. (b) The Office shall report any potential conflicts of interest to the Agency of Human
Services. (c) It shall not constitute a conflict of interest per se for an employee or contractor
of the Office to serve without compensation on the board of directors of a nonprofit
health care entity whose primary regulator is not an agency of the State of Vermont. (Added 2013, No. 79, § 35a, eff. Jan. 1, 2014; amended 2025, No. 6, § 3, eff. July 1, 2025.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 9606
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 9606 cover?
Section 9606 ("Conflicts of interest") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 9606?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 9606 apply to my situation?
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