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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 […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today endorsed the Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Government Act and the American COMPETE Act noting both bills advance America’s leadership in emerging technology including AI, quantum computing, and blockchain. These bills ensure our government’s use of AI and automated processes are ethical and accountable, and that the government has the […]
Arlington, Va. – Following the introduction of President Trump’s health care executive actions, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) Senior Health Policy Fellow Dean Clancy issued the following statement: “These latest executive actions reinforce two important truths about our health care system: Americans are desperate for lower costs, and Congress remains divided. It’s time to overcome these differences […]
