Note to the press: House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) and Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) released the following statements today after Indiana's insurers and nonprofit hospitals responded to their call to work together to lower the out-of-control costs of health care. In December, Huston and Bray penned letters to presidents and CEOs of the state's health insurance carriers and nonprofit health care systems whose prices are well-above national averages. For copies of the letters and the responses please click the links below:
STATEHOUSE (April 5, 2022) – "Our overarching goal is to bring down the cost of health care, and deliver real savings for everyday Hoosiers and business owners," said House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers). "While I'm still reviewing all of the responses from Indiana's insurers and nonprofit hospitals, I'm fully committed to continuing these discussions and meeting with stakeholders. Hoosiers are rightfully frustrated about rising costs and simply can't afford inaction on reducing health care expenses."
"Having affordable health care in Indiana is extremely important. I am in the process of reviewing the responses from Indiana's insurers and nonprofit hospitals and am encouraged by the engagement we are seeing," said Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville). "I look forward to continuing this discussion in the coming weeks as we process the information provided so we can identify solutions that will lower the cost of health care for all Hoosiers."
Click here for copies of the responses from nonprofit hospital systems and health insurers serving Indiana.
Click here for a copy of the letter sent to nonprofit hospital systems and click here for a copy of the letter sent to health insurance carriers serving Indiana.
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House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) represents House District 37, which includes portions of Hamilton County and Fishers. Click here to download a high-resolution photo.
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) represents Senate District 37, which includes all of Morgan County and parts of Johnson, Owen and Putnam counties. Click here to download a high-resolution photo.
Media Contacts:
Erin Wittern
Communications Director
Indiana House Republicans
O: 317.232.9887
C: 765.618.5339
erin.wittern@iga.in.gov
Molly Fishell
Communications Director
Senate Majority Communications Office
O: 317.232.9521
C: 317.431.953
molly.fishell@iga.in.gov
