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.
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
Senate Committee Passes Collins-backed Legislation to Counter Rising Prescription Drug Prices
Senator Collins Raises Budget Issues Faced by Maine Hospitals that Qualify for Discounted Pharmaceuticals
Senator Collins Questions FDA Commissioner about High Cost of Prescription Drugs, ‘Broken’ Rebate System
Senators Collins and King Join Bipartisan Group of 30 Senators in Urging FCC to Expand Rural Health Program
Senators Collins, Shaheen Urge CMS to Provide Coverage for Glucose Monitoring Smartphone Apps
Legislation to Lower Health Insurance Premiums in Individual Market by up to 40% Proposed for Omnibus Spending Bill
Leading Health Care and Business Groups Urge Congress to Take Action to Lower Health Care Premiums
Senator Collins Honored by Research!America for Her Strong Advocacy for Biomedical Research
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