Issue Position: Healthcare for Maine People

Issue Position

Too many Mainers have to worry about access to affordable health care. It's an issue that affects people of all ages, from young families to senior citizens. That's why in the Maine House I worked across the aisle to try to reach compromise and find a solution to help increase access to affordable health care for thousands of Mainers.

I believe that healthcare is far too important to be a partisan issue. To find solutions that work for Mainers, elected officials need to work together and be willing to explore creative ideas and options from all corners.

Among the healthcare cost-saving measures I have supported in the House that are now law are:

A measure that lowers healthcare costs by encouraging comparison shopping through shared savings incentives
Legislation that aims to lower the cost of prescription medications through encouraging increased production of generic medications.

To build on these achievements, one of my priorities as a State Senator will be to stop the practice of using "gag clauses" that prevent pharmacists from telling patients about options they may have to pay less for their medications.

As your State Senator, I will continue to work for solutions that bring down the cost of health care, and help bring Mainers peace of mind. Mainers work hard to earn a paycheck, and no one should have to choose between paying for health care and paying for other necessities.

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