We need to make health care more accessible and affordable for families. That means preserving the parts of our health care system that work and fixing the ones that don’t. Scott will continue working to advance bipartisan solutions to reduce out-of-pocket costs for San Diegans at their doctor’s office, in the hospital, and at the pharmacy counter. Preserving basic scientific research funding through NIH helps San Diego - which is one of the largest life sciences clusters in the country - lead the way in identifying new cures and improving quality of life for patients.
Lowering Health Care Costs for Families
Americans deserve affordable, accessible health care. While the Affordable Care Act enabled historic advances in the insurance coverage rate for American families, skyrocketing prescription drug prices have continued to crush patients. That is why Scott introduced the Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act, which allows Medicare to negotiate prices with drug companies, caps seniors’ annual out-of-pocket drug spending, and caps the monthly cost of insulin. The Inflation Reduction Act included several historic components of the drug price negotiation framework Rep. Peters originally proposed.
Investing In Innovative Care and Treatment
San Diego is home to a rich ecosystem of innovative research institutions and companies making groundbreaking medical discoveries every day. Scott supports funding and policies that improve patient care and advance medical breakthroughs. This will also help boost our regional economy and create new jobs.
Strengthening Our Health Care Workforce
Doctors, nurses, social workers, and other caregivers help keep our community healthy and safe. We must provide those who dedicate their lives to caring for others with the support they deserve. Scott has worked in Congress to build and retain a strong, resilient workforce.