Healthcare
“Many Americans are unable to get the care they need at an affordable price. This problem is especially prevalent in rural communities, including in West Tennessee. As your Congressman, I am focused on expanding access to care through market-based reforms that take control away from federal bureaucrats and give it back to American patients and physicians." – Congressman David Kustoff
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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following statement after voting for the two-year budget agreement, which fully funds the military, supports cotton farmers in West Tennessee, increases funding to combat the opioid crisis and extends the Children's Health Insurance Program:
Memphis, Tennessee – On Wednesday, September 27, 2017, U.S. Representatives David Kustoff (R-TN), Mike Thompson (D-CA) and David P. McKinley (R-W. VA) led 228 bipartisan members of Congress in sending a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma urging the administration to withdraw its harmful proposal to levy cuts on certain hospitals participating in the 340B Drug Pricing Program (340B program).
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following statement after voting for the American Health Care Act.
"I voted for the American Health Care Act because our current health care system is failing Tennesseans. We promised the American people we would repeal and replace Obamacare, and today, the House voted to keep our word and provide relief.
"In Tennessee, every single insurance provider has pulled out of the individual market in 16 counties, affecting more than 1.1 million people.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following statement announcing his support for the American Health Care Act, House Republicans' plan to repeal and replace Obamacare.
"For seven years, Obamacare has been a burden on the American people," said Kustoff. "With premiums rising and insurers dropping out of the exchange at an alarming rate, the failing health care law is in a death spiral. Republicans have promised to repeal this disastrous law and provide relief to the American people. Later today, I will vote to do just that."
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today said the following regarding the state of the Affordable Care Act.
"Tomorrow is the seventh anniversary of Obamacare. Seven years ago, when the Affordable Care Act was signed into law, Americans were promised lower premiums, no tax increases, and more cost-effective options in the health care market.
"President Obama promised that ‘if you like your health care plan, you'll be able to keep your health care plan. Period.'