Senator Jeanne Shaheen is urging Senate leaders to schedule a vote on bipartisan legislation aimed at capping insulin costs under private insurance plans before the current congressional recess. The push comes as lawmakers prepare to adjourn ahead of the midterm elections, raising questions about whether the measure can secure enough support to advance. With insulin affordability a growing concern for patients and policymakers alike, the debate highlights ongoing efforts to address rising healthcare expenses. The outcome could set the stage for future negotiations on drug pricing reforms.
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Shaheen makes last-minute insulin pitch Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) is pressing Senate leadership to hold a floor vote on bipartisan legislation to cap insulin costs in private insurance before lawmakers leave town until after the midterm election. © Greg Nash...