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 Presses Top Health Officials to Fix Distribution System for COVID-19 Emergency Drug
Collins, King, Join Bipartisan Push to Ensure Equal Reimbursement for Audio-Only Telehealth
Senators Collins, King Announce Maine Hospitals to Receive More Than $42 Million to Support Fight Against COVID-19
Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $2.5 Million to Support Maine’s Rural Health System During COVID-19 Pandemic
Senate Passes Legislation That Includes At Least $16 Million for COVID-19 Testing in Maine
Collins, King Call on Administration to Increase Number of Doctors in Rural and Other Medically Underserved Areas
Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $500,000 for Maine Hospital Association to Combat COVID-19
Senators Collins, King Announce Maine Hospitals to Receive More Than $145 Million to Support Fight Against COVID-19
Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $13 Million for Maine Health Centers to Combat COVID-19 Pandemic
Senators Collins, King Announce More than $1 Million for Maine Health Centers for COVID-19 Response
Delegation Calls on HHS Secretary to Deliver Medical Equipment Needed to Fight COVID-19 in Maine
Senator Collins Unveils Plan to Preserve Jobs and Protect Small Businesses During Coronavirus Pandemic
Senator Collins Convenes Meeting with Heads of Maine Health Organizations to Discusses Coronavirus Pandemic
Senator Collins’ Legislation to Assist Americans with Early-Onset Alzheimer’s to be Signed into Law
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