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Lawmakers look to lower healthcare and insurance costs

Senate Democrats have unveiled two bills aimed at bringing down the cost of both healthcare and health insurance in Connecticut. Lawmakers from both parties admitted past efforts haven't provided the relief voters want,
The article from MSN discusses efforts by U.S. lawmakers to address the rising costs of healthcare and insurance. It highlights several legislative proposals aimed at reducing these costs for consumers. Key points include initiatives to increase transparency in healthcare pricing, allowing for better comparison and competition among providers. There are also discussions around expanding subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, capping out-of-pocket expenses, and potentially regulating pharmaceutical pricing to make medications more affordable. Additionally, some lawmakers are pushing for reforms in insurance practices, such as banning practices like surprise billing, where patients receive unexpectedly high bills from out-of-network providers. The article also touches on bipartisan interest in these issues, although the approaches differ, with some advocating for market-based solutions while others push for more government intervention.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/lawmakers-look-to-lower-healthcare-and-insurance-costs/ar-AA1xOZQ7 ]