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Though advanced practice registered nurses, physician assistants, and other health care professionals are more than capable of delivering independent care to patients in need, most states restrict their practice authority without the supervision of a physician. These restrictions are called scope-of-practice laws — and they hampered our ability to fight the spread of COVID-19. April Kapu, an acute care […]

Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) will host a virtual townhall with U.S. Senator Rand Paul — alongside AFP President Tim Phillips and AFP Kentucky State Director Michael Conway — to discuss what Americans can expect next from Congress on bailouts for state and local governments and what a better federal path for economic recovery […]

Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) issued a key vote alert urging members of Congress to oppose H.R. 8015, the $25 billion bailout of the United States Postal Service the House is expected to vote on tomorrow. VIEW KEY VOTE HERE AFP Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement: “We support […]

Dear Member of Congress: On behalf of millions of Americans for Prosperity activists in all 50 states, I urge you to vote NO on H.R. 8015, the Delivering for America Act, a bill that would bail out the United States Postal Service. This $25 billion bailout of the United States Postal Service is just the […]

Arlington, Va. – The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) yesterday announced that it is permanently removing a key bureaucratic hurdle to the rapid deployment of laboratory-developed diagnostic tests. HHS clarified that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was never required to have review-and-approval authority over that category of tests and, as the department […]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, access to quality health care is more important than ever. But many Americans are understandably hesitant to visit providers in person because of the risk of contracting the coronavirus. The solution, according to a new video from Americans for Prosperity’s Health Care Reimagined campaign, allows health care professionals to meet with their patients remotely: telemedicine. After the federal government and many of the states issued emergency orders to remove unnecessary restrictions […]

Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) and the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) have partnered on a new white paper arguing telehealth reforms made amidst the COVID-19 pandemic have benefited patients and should be made permanent. Although the two organizations differ on many health policy issues, they are together calling state and federal policymakers to make the promise of […]

Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) boosted its national campaign urging Congress to reject bailouts for state and local governments as lawmakers continue to negotiate potential COVID-19 spending packages. The campaign includes digital ads to supplement the organization’s signature grassroots mobilization activity. Recent reports have found states haven’t spent the vast majority of COVID-19 […]

Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips issued the following statement after President Trump issued four executive orders in response to Congress’ negotiations on COVID-19 assistance legislation: “Congress’ lack of focus on solutions that will help the American people emerge from this pandemic has enabled this scenario. Whether President Obama or President Trump, […]