Senate Republicans say they are working on a bipartisan health package to lower drug and health insurance costs, a development that’s news to some Democrats who remain skeptical that their GOP colleagues will work with them.
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., is leading the talks, with a particular focus on more transparency from pharmacy benefit managers, so-called upcoding practices in Medicare Advantage and other health items.
A group of Republican senators, including Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, are pushing to extend expiring health insurance subsidies for people who buy their own insurance on the marketplaces.
