There is no question that our nation’s health care system requires substantial reform. The status quo of soaring health care costs, struggling families, and health care provider shortages across Maine and the nation is unacceptable. Senator Collins frequently works with her colleagues on both sides of the aisle to address these and other important issues facing our nation such as improved mental health care, drug treatment programs, supporting America’s caregivers, and nutrition programs.
As a native to northern Maine, Senator Collins understands the specific challenges that rural communities face for medical care. Throughout her time in the Senate, Senator Collins has consistently supported programs to expand access to and improve the health care system, particularly for citizens living in rural areas.
As a freshman legislator, Senator Collins founded the Senate Diabetes Caucus and has since led the effort to more than triple federal funding for diabetes research.
Senator Collins, Finance Committee Chairman Urge Support for Legislation to Lower Cost of Prescription Drugs
Senator Collins Calls on Congress to Extend Medical Expense Deduction in Next COVID-19 Package
Senators Collins, King and Representative Golden Announce More than $88,000 for Aroostook Agency on Aging
Senator Collins Joins Group in Introducing Updated Legislation to Lower Cost of Prescription Drugs
Senators Collins, King Announce More than $1.1 Million for Maine Hospitals to Combat COVID-19
Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $1 Million Grant to Combat Tobacco Use Among Maine Youth
Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $1 Million to Help Combat Opioid Crisis in Maine
Senator Collins Questions Former CDC Director on Response to Racial Disparities in COVID-19 Cases
Senator Collins Questions Health Experts on Urgent Need to Expand Telehealth Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Collins, King Announce More Than $52 Million for Maine Safety Net Hospitals Amid COVID-19
Senators Collins, King Announce $1.4 Million to Combat Mental Health and Substance Abuse in Maine
Senators Collins, King Announce More than $1.3 Million for Maine Hospitals to Fight COVID-19
Collins, King Announce Nearly $5.8 Million for Maine Health Care Providers During the COVID-19 pandemic
Senator Collins Applauds CMS Announcement That Will Cap Medicare Beneficiaries’ Insulin Co-Pay at $35 Per Month
Following Senator Collins’ Advocacy, HHS Releases Nearly $18 Million for Maine Nursing Home Providers
Senator Collins Leads Congress’ First Oversight Hearing on COVID-19’s Devastating Impact on Seniors
Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $2 Million to Boost COVID-19 Testing Efforts at Maine Rural Health Clinics
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