House DFL budget would lower costs for Minnesotans, hold Big Pharma accountable, give doctors and patients more control over care
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA – The Minnesota House was expected to approve a new Health and Human Services budget yesterday. House Democrats’ HHS budget would help ensure that all Minnesotans can access the high-quality, affordable health care they deserve. It makes prescription drugs more affordable, ends taxpayer handouts to insurance companies, and expands coverage options and ensures care remains available for low-income Minnesotans.
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“After years of insurance companies and Big Pharma controlling the health care of too many Minnesotans, today House DFLers are moving to ensure everyone can access the care they need,” said Rep. Tina Liebling (DFL – Rochester), chair of the House Health and Human Services Finance Division. “Costs for health care services, insurance premiums, and prescription drug prices are out of control. Through a wide array of solutions, our HHS budget addresses these and other problems to strengthen health care in Minnesota.” Continue reading “Minnesota House Expected to Approve New Health and Human Services Budget”