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 Delivers Keynote Address at MaineGeneral’s Celebration of Home Care & Hospice Month
Senators Collins, King Announce $566,690 to Strengthen Rural Maine’s Response to Opioid Abuse
Senators Collins, King Announce Maine Tribes Receive $440,011 in Opioid and Healthcare Grants
Bipartisan Legislation Authored by Senators Collins, McCaskill to Prohibit Pharmacy “Gag Clauses” Signed into Law
Bipartisan Bill to Prohibit “Gag Clauses” That Can Cause Consumers to Overpay for Prescriptions Passes Senate
Collins, Casey Urge HHS to Swiftly Implement New Law to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Collins, Cardin Introduce Resolution to Recognize Direct Support Professionals in Health Care
$181 Million to Support Family Caregivers Clears Senate Following Senator Collins’ Advocacy
Senators Collins, Shaheen Introduce Legislation to Expand Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training
Senators Collins, King Announce $840,000 in Funding to Support Seniors Managing Chronic Diseases
Eliminating “Gag Clauses” That Keep Patients from Paying the Lowest Price for Prescription Drugs
Senator Collins Receives Trailblazer Award from JDRF
Senator Collins’ Statement on Administration Examining Drug Importation to Lower Prescription Drug Prices
FDA Approves New Options for Managing Diabetes Following Strong Push from Senator Collins
Senators Collins, King Announce More Than $1 Million in Funding for Maine Primary Care Association
Senators Collins, King Announce $100,000 in Funding for Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County
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