Gillian and Mark Kohn have struggled with our health care system for years, beginning with the diagnosis and treatment of their son, followed by the diagnosis and treatment of Mark himself. After fighting long wait times and inaccessibility in both cases, they felt strongly that something needed to be done to make it easier for people to find the services they needed in a timely fashion. After learning about certificate of need laws, Gillian knew what it was. And so, she partnered with Americans for Prosperity to help make change happen. This is her story.
Gillian’s Story: Certificate of Need Repeal in South Carolina
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