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Americans enjoy one of the most advanced health care systems in the world. Nevertheless, there’s much room for improvement. And if there’s one thing Americans on both sides of the political aisle can agree on, it’s this: Care is too expensive, and pricing is rarely upfront. This is a consequence of a system that, all too often, […]
Updated July 7, 2022 Americans enjoy one of the best health care systems in the world. Our researchers lead the pack with new lifesaving therapies and state-of-the-art technologies. We boast short surgery wait times and cancer survival rates thought impossible just a generation ago. But American health care has its share of problems. Onerous federal […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today endorsed several key provisions of The Modernizing Americans’ Health Care Plan, a package of health care reforms introduced by Sen. Kelly Loeffler. The legislation represents a significant step forward in improving our health care system with the expansion of tax-free health savings accounts, short-term renewable plans, and telehealth. AFP […]
After legislators convened in Richmond more than two months ago, Virginia’s special session has finally concluded. The question of whether the session yielded fruitful results is being debated by many across the state. But for Virginians questioning the productivity of the session, rest assured, there have been a handful of legislative victories worthy of celebration. […]
RICHMOND, Va. – Americans for Prosperity – Virginia (AFP-VA) issued the following statement today after Gov. Northam signed into law HB5046 and SB5080, a set of telemedicine extension bills. This legislation is a continuation of the work the grassroots group has done advocating for health care reforms over the past three years to increase access to quality care and […]
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Americans for Prosperity – Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) today commended state representatives for passing HB100. The bill would expand the scope of practice for advanced nurse practitioners to deliver services without a physician’s supervision, increasing the number of available medical professionals to address the shortage local communities face during the current health crisis. The […]
In 2019, the Tennessee State Data Center ranked Murfreesboro as the fastest growing city in the Volunteer State. Anticipating a vibrant and growing population in need of health care, Vanderbilt University Medical Center filed for permission to build a new hospital. Its application was recently denied by the Tennessee Health Services and Development Agency, which, […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today called on the president and Congress to reject yet another massive spending bill as lawmakers are now considering a $1.8 trillion spending package. For months, AFP has been advocating for lawmakers to enact policies that empower people to improve their lives and spur our economy to recover […]
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) commended the passage of HB100 out of the Professional Licensure Committee, a bill that increases nurse practitioners’ scope of practice. The grassroots group launched its Health Care Reimagined campaign in late May, focusing on SB25 and HB100 to help those impacted by COVID-19. AFP’s campaign details a positive vision for health care that facilitates […]
