U.S. Rep. Grothman: Introduces the Insulin Cost Reduction Act
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has introduced The Insulin Cost Reduction Act, a bill that will help drive down insulin costs for Medicare Part D participants who depend on it. This bill has been endorsed by the House Committee on Oversight and Reform Minority. “For many people with diabetes, having insulin is as important as breathing,” said Grothman. “The way the system is set up, however, the deck is stacked in favor of increasingly high list prices.” The Insulin Cost Reduction Act works to target the perverse incentive structure currently present in the insulin market. The system is set up to have drug manufacturers