Lawmaker raises concerns about proposed surgical center

​Rep. Jessica Brumsted, D-Shelburne, speaks about a proposed surgical center during a OneCare Vermont meeting Tuesday. Photo by Erin Mansfield/VTDiggerRep. Jessica Brumsted, D-Shelburne, said Tuesday that a proposed independent surgical center in Colchester could lead to higher health care costs and possible layoffs at hospitals.
Brumsted, who is married to the CEO of Vermont’s largest hospital, made the comments during a meeting at OneCare Vermont, where another lawmaker asked if th