Under the leadership of @POTUS, the Biden administration has initiated a new phase in Medicare by beginning negotiations with pharmaceutical companies to lower the cost of prescription drugs, as highlighted by Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra. This effort is part of a broader initiative by the administration and @HouseDemocrats to reduce healthcare costs for Americans, including capping insulin costs for older Americans and empowering Medicare to negotiate lower prescription costs. Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, Medicare drug price negotiations are expected to lead to up to 25% in savings for Medicare recipients. Discussions on supporting individuals with diabetes and the role of local university health systems in providing accessible care were also emphasized in meetings with health organizations and representatives.
Great to be here today as the Biden-Harris Administration hosts Governors at the @WhiteHouse for an opportunity to discuss our ongoing partnerships. As we continue our work to expand access to health care, we must work together to make federal solutions fit local problems. https://t.co/9i7z2599Ze
I had a great meeting with members of the @JDRF at our district office yesterday. We had a productive discussion about how Congress can better support Type 1 Diabetes research. Thank you for coming by! https://t.co/fk8t1X18N5
Too often, governors and local leaders are the only adults in the room working together on solutions. Incredible to have 42 governors together – Republicans and Democrats – at the @NatlGovsAssoc winter meeting. We will continue to put in the work to better the lives of all our… https://t.co/tRT2yYWW0o
It’s great to help @GovCox lead the bipartisan National Governors Association and work closely with governors from across our country and territories. When we work together on bipartisan solutions and plans to reduce the cost of housing, create jobs, and improve education, our… https://t.co/ilRVSsZMvZ
Inspiring meeting with @jdrf to discuss how we can support young people with diabetes. @POTUS and the Democratic Congress’ work to lower the costs of insulin and prescription drugs is just a start. We must finish the job to ensure everyone has access to life-saving medication. https://t.co/nS4MFVo8CU
It was a pleasure meeting with @DukeHealth yesterday! It’s critical for Congress to support our local university health systems that deliver accessible care to our communities and play a major role in educating the future medical leaders of our country. https://t.co/uB6efwg6Yw
When @HouseDemocrats say they want to lower health care costs, that’s not just talk. We worked with @POTUS to: 💊cap older Americans’ insulin costs & out-of-pocket expenses AND 📉give Medicare power to negotiate lower prescription costs
Lowering prescription drug prices and delivering more breathing room for the American people? @POTUS and @HouseDemocrats did that. Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, Medicare drug price negotiations have begun. Medicare recipients could see up to 25% in savings. https://t.co/c5GnrKYS4R
As a result of @POTUS’ leadership, we have kicked off a new era in Medicare by negotiating the cost of prescription drugs with the companies that manufacture them. I spoke at the @WSJ Health Forum in Boston yesterday about our commitment to lowering drug costs for Americans. https://t.co/pzs0eYrnvk