Sen. Collins Supports Passage of Major Health Care Reform

BOSTON (2/3/2025)—Recently, the Massachusetts Legislature passed legislation that will close loopholes in the health care market regulatory process and increase financial transparency by gathering more information regarding hospital finances, and assist in maintaining a more stable and sustainable health care system. “It is important that we as a Commonwealth takes steps to increase oversight of … Read more

Senator Collins Supports Prescription Drug Reform

BOSTON (1/13/25)— The Massachusetts Legislature passed comprehensive reforms to lower the cost of prescription drugs at the pharmacy counter and improve oversight of the state’s pharmaceutical industry. S.3012, An Act relative to pharmaceutical access, costs, and transparency, requires health insurers to cover life-saving medications for diabetes, asthma, and certain heart conditions with no or limited … Read more

Numbers Don’t Lie: Balance & Fiscal Responsibility Needed in Boston

As a student at Boston Latin School, I learned that numbers tell a story. Our math teachers at BLS didn’t just teach us algebra, calculus and geometry. They also taught us accountability and understanding the real picture behind numbers. As a state senator representing South Boston, Dorchester, the South End, Chinatown, Bay Village, parts of … Read more