Improving Access to Affordable Health Care

Kuster, Carter, Eshoo, Guthrie Introduce Bill To Increase Transparency Around Health Insurance Benefits

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   Washington, D.C. — This week, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (D-NH) introduced bipartisan legislation alongside Representatives Earl “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), Anna Eshoo (D-CA), and Brett Guthrie (R-KY) to increase oversight of pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) services. H.R. 2679, the Pharmacy Benefits Manager Accountability Act, would raise reporting requirements for PBMs to…

Kuster Fights To Close Health Care Gaps and Strengthen Community Health Centers

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**Kuster’s full remarks are available HERE**   Washington, D.C. — Today, during an Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) advocated for increased support for Community Health Centers and highlighted their important role in rural states like New Hampshire. In her remarks, Kuster outlined how increased access to preventive care lowers…

Kuster Leads Charge To Protect Reproductive Freedom

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Concord, N.H. – Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined local advocates for women’s health and elected leaders to emphasize the importance of reproductive freedom. During the event, Kuster spoke out against recent court rulings that threaten access to medication abortion, a treatment that more than 5 million people have safely used over the past 20 years.  “Here in New…

Kuster Highlights Importance of Mental Health Support, Treatment with Greater Nashua Mental Health

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Nashua, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) met with leadership and clinicians at Greater Nashua Mental Health (GNMH) to discuss their work and share updates on her efforts to address the substance use epidemic and end the stigma around treatment. During the roundtable, Kuster and local health care providers discussed the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and the importance…

Kuster Fights for Cost Transparency for Patients, Increased Support for Community Care

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Kuster Fights for Cost Transparency for Patients, Increased Support for Community Care **Kuster’s full remarks in the Energy and Commerce Committee are available HERE**   Washington, D.C. — Today, in the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) questioned witnesses about rising health care costs and steps Congress can take to lift the burden off…

Concord Monitor: Letter: Seniors like me rely on Medicare Advantage

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  Letter: Seniors like me rely on Medicare Advantage   Protecting access to high-quality, affordable health care for seniors is traditionally a top priority for federal lawmakers and regulators. We’ve earned our Medicare benefits, and we are counting on Washington to protect them. Unfortunately, it appears Medicare Advantage is in jeopardy. Recently, the Centers for…

ICYMI: Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02) Discusses Value of Medicare Advantage For NH Seniors With Community Leaders At Better Medicare Alliance Roundtable

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   Concord, N.H. – Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined a recent roundtable convened by Better Medicare Alliance and moderated by Tom Maher, Regional Director of the Healthcare Leadership Council, to discuss the value of Medicare Advantage for New Hampshire seniors. Thanks to the program, thousands of Granite State beneficiaries can access high quality, comprehensive…

Concord Monitor: NH mental health leader present for Biden’s State of the Union speech

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Concord Monitor: NH mental health leader present for Biden’s State of the Union speech Hearing President Joe Biden address mental health to the entire nation was an important night for Susan Stearns. “Each of us can be ambassadors and have a role to play in dispelling stigma, and ensuring folks hang on to hope, seek the care that they need, that allows them to live a full life…

Kuster To Serve as Member of Prominent Energy and Commerce Committee

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   Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) announced her role on the Energy and Commerce Committee for the 118th Congress. The Committee has wide jurisdiction over critical issues, including health care, energy, climate change, the environment, broadband and internet policy, and interstate and foreign commerce. Rep. Kuster will serve on the Health…

Concord Monitor: New England College to expand nursing program with grant and third partner hospital

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Concord Monitor: New England College to expand nursing program with grant and third partner hospital New England College will use a $2 million grant to triple the size of its nursing program, and it is adding a third partner hospital to the program. The Henniker college announced Tuesday that Elliott Hospital will become a partner in its three-year bachelor’s degree in nursing…