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Jackson, MS – Americans for Prosperity–Mississippi (AFP–MS) today praised the Mississippi Legislature for passing House Bill 1622, which establishes a Small Community Hospital Pilot Program to provide targeted exemptions from Certificate of Need requirements to help rural hospitals expand critical services. The bill now heads to Governor Tate Reeves’ desk for consideration. AFP–MS thanks Chairman Sam Creekmore for […]
This is a guest blog written by Lauren Stewart, senior federal affairs liaison at Americans for Prosperity. Do you ever wonder why you only hear about health care when there’s a “crisis”? Crisis-driven politics is a familiar maneuver in Washington. It makes it easier to rubber-stamp the status quo — funneling billions of dollars through […]
Concord, NH — Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today voiced strong support for three pieces of legislation that would expand patient choice, lower health care costs, and position New Hampshire as a leader in medical innovation. HB 1562, HB 1734, and HB 1735 would increase access to affordable care options while empowering patients and physicians to pursue […]
Health care costs keep climbing, whether it’s premiums, deductibles, prescriptions, or the taxes we pay to cover government subsidies. This is leading many people to ask: How do we reduce health care costs without sacrificing quality or choice? For years, progressive policymakers have pushed government price controls and taxpayer subsidies, or even a government takeover […]
Big-government politicians often promise that more government control will make health care cheaper and easier for everyday Americans. But after years of mandates, subsidies, and burdensome regulations, families are paying more than ever, while having fewer choices. If progressive health care policies worked, families wouldn’t be dealing with rising premiums, shrinking doctor networks, and higher […]
Jackson, Mississippi — Following a federal court decision to strike down a decades-old moratorium on new home health agencies, Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) released the following statement urging lawmakers to reform the state’s broken Certificate of Need (CON) process. A federal judge last Wednesday ruled that the moratorium violates constitutional protections, yet the decision leaves intact the broader […]
Americans feel the effects of rising health care costs every month. From rising premiums to higher prescription prices, even with insurance, many families have to make trade-offs when it comes to their health and well-being. Half of Americans find it difficult to afford health care. One in four say they or a family member had […]
Boise, ID — Americans for Prosperity–Idaho (AFP-ID) State Director Jason Lehosit applauded U.S. Senator Mike Crapo’s recent legislative record on healthcare affordability in a new opinion piece in the Idaho Statesman. Delivering quality, affordable healthcare for Idahoans is one of AFP-ID’s signature goals, and Lehosit commended Sen. Crapo for leading the way by helping write the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, which was signed into law in July and is […]
As debates rage in Washington about health care costs and rising insurance prices, many wonder how they got so high in the first place. Premiums increase every year, causing some families to think twice before seeing a doctor due to high deductibles or being uninsured. If you’re asking why health care costs are rising, the […]
