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AFP-FL launches grassroots and direct mail campaign urging lawmakers to support repeal of CON laws Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) has launched the first phase of a robust effort urging lawmakers to repeal outdated and costly Certificate of Need (CON) laws. The group has launched a direct mail campaign aimed at members of […]
RICHMOND, Va. – Following the Governor signing AFP-backed telemedicine legislation into law, Americans for Prosperity-Virginia issued the following statement: “Telemedicine allows people to access health care services and clinical information remotely through their smartphone, smartwatch, computer, or wearable device. This is a game changer for Virginians – especially those in rural parts of the Commonwealth – […]
For many Americans, seeking medical care requires over an hour’s drive to the nearest provider. For some, this is a major inconvenience. For others, it can be life-threatening. Neither is acceptable. These issues are commonplace in rural areas of the United States. While urban areas naturally attract more hospitals and more providers, there are steps states can take to […]
Not only is Americans for Prosperity working to break barriers at the federal level, but millions of activists are working to help people improve their lives at the state and local level! Thanks in no small part to activists in Virginia, we have another win in the books! Here’s our report on the latest win: Summary: With unanimous, bipartisan support, health […]
CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire today expressed disappointment the New Hampshire House voted to kill House Bill 304, a bill which would allow facilities to choose which payers from whom they would accept payments, not forcing facilities into expanding their business into areas that might make no business sense. “Refusing to give people […]
RICHMOND, Va. – Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) celebrated the passage of bipartisan legislation that will make health care more affordable and more accessible for Virginians. HB 1952 expands the permitted scope of practice for physician assistants and allows doctors to responsibly delegate aspects of care that physician assistants can provide without their supervision. “The current […]
A recent tracking poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows that Medicare for All, a single-payer health care program, enjoys popular support — until, that is, respondents look under the hood and learn what the program would really entail. According to the poll, 56 percent of Americans support Medicare for All. But, when informed that it would eliminate private […]
RICHMOND, Va. – Health care legislation allowing Virginians access to quality health care through the use of telemedicine passed both the House and the Senate with sweeping bipartisan support. Americans for Prosperity-Virginia backed HB 1970 and SB 1221, companion bills that will allow more Virginians to access the care they need. “It’s exciting to see […]
For the past few years, Lisa has experienced a string of medical issues, from food poisoning to surgery. But telemedicine has saved her time and stress, while also improving her health. “I would normally experience a lot of stress with being ill or in pain, and then having to get a diagnosis and get treatment,” Lisa said. “But telemedicine has […]
