Holland Reporter

Congressman Bill Huizenga has voted in support of the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, a reform-oriented legislation aimed at reducing the cost of health care and increasing price transparency for patients in Michigan and across the country. The bill passed the House with a bipartisan vote of 320-71.

In a statement, Congressman Huizenga emphasized the benefits of the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act for seniors, families, and individuals. He highlighted how the legislation specifically helps in saving on the cost of prescription drugs and expanding access to affordable generic drugs. The bill also invests in Community Health Centers that play a vital role in rural and underserved communities.

One of the key provisions of the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act is the increase in price transparency throughout the health care system. This empowers patients and employers to make informed decisions about their health care by providing timely and accurate information about the cost of care, treatment, and services. The legislation requires hospitals, insurance companies, labs, imaging providers, and ambulatory surgical centers to publicly list the prices they charge patients.

Furthermore, the bill addresses the issue of prescription drug costs. It lowers out-of-pocket costs for seniors who receive medication at hospital-owned outpatient facilities and expands access to more affordable generic drugs. The legislation also ensures that employer health plans have access to drug price information, allowing them to secure the best deals for their employees.

The Lower Costs, More Transparency Act also demonstrates support for patients, health care workers, community health centers, and hospitals. It recognizes the importance of community health centers in rural and underserved areas and provides support for training programs for new doctors in these communities. The legislation also preserves Medicaid for hospitals that care for uninsured and low-income patients. In addition, the bill extends funding for research to find better treatments and a cure for diabetes, a condition that affects millions of Americans.

Congressman Huizenga hopes that the Senate will act swiftly on this important legislation to lower health care costs for all Americans.

To learn more, click on this link: https://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402752