Prescription drugs
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2020
Maine Voices: U.S. House-passed bill would cut drug prices
The only people who benefit from the current system are the owners of pharmaceutical company stock.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2019
The Maine Millennial: Susan Collins should answer for Big Pharma donations
Maine's senior senator is among the many lawmakers who have taken campaign cash from the companies that promoted opioid use.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2019
Commentary: Some of us actually need painkillers. Can doctors ease up on us?
In this era of epic prescription-opioid abuse, many physicians seem to view all patients as potential abusers.
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PublishedNovember 24, 2019
Another View: Sen. Collins’ bill would address drug shortage
A trade association backs the MEDs Act, which would create incentives to increase the supply of prescription medications.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2019
Commentary: Congress has an opportunity to lower drug costs – and there’s no time to waste
People who take insulin are among those hardest hit by spiraling expenses. A new medication pricing bill would help them.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2019
Commentary: Collins’ bill fails to address root cause of drug shortages
She knows what the problem is: pricing and contracting practices that benefit suppliers and hospital executives at patients' expense.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2019
Insight: Rural health care problems not covered by Medicare for All
The debate over which type of insurance system America should have eclipses description of other important policy matters.
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PublishedOctober 18, 2019
Maine Voices: When it comes to helping Type 1 diabetes families, Sen. Collins is resting on her laurels
As insulin costs soar, she has put forward a Band-Aid bill and supported tax breaks for insulin manufacturers.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2019
Another View: When Congress failed, Maine stepped in on drug prices
Sen. Susan Collins and other politicians in Washington talk a lot about taking on Big Pharma – lawmakers in Augusta actually do it.
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2019
Sen. Collins: Bill takes bipartisan approach to lowering medication costs
The Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act will benefit consumers and reduce government spending.
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