AFP-WY Praises Governor’s Signature on CON Repeal
CHEYENNE, WY – Americans for Prosperity-Wyoming (AFP-WY) praised Governor Mark Gordon on Wednesday for his signature on legislation repealing Wyoming’s last remaining Certificate of Need (CON) laws, making it one of the few states to completely eliminate these arbitrary restrictions on health care services.
AFP-WY proudly supported House Bill 289, which will expedite the process for Wyoming nursing homes to expand their facilities and accommodate more patients.
CON laws in Wyoming and across the country originally aimed to control health care costs by limiting the supply of redundant services in certain areas, but decades of data show that CON laws deny access to quality and affordable health care – especially in rural states like Wyoming.
AFP-WY State Director Tyler Lindholm gave the following statement:
“We’re deeply thankful to Governor Gordon for getting this crucial health care freedom bill across the finish line. The full repeal of CON in Wyoming means that our senior citizens will no longer face barriers to the high-quality health care they deserve. Cutting this red tape will give medical providers the flexibility to deliver quality and affordable health care where it’s most needed.”
