Ensuring Access to Care

Congressman Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.) today voted to pass H.R. 849, the Protecting Seniors’ Access to Medicare Act. This bill would repeal the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) which was created under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and given the unilateral authority to alter Medicare policies, which could restrict seniors’ access to healthcare. “As a healthcare… Read more »

Congressman Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.) today voted to pass the American Health Care Act (AHCA). “This legislation is just the first step towards creating a patient-centered, market-driven health care system,” said Ferguson. “With today’s vote, I kept my promise to Third District residents to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and build a health care system that works… Read more »

Congressman Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.) today voted in favor of the Small Business Fairness Act of 2017. This legislation would allow small businesses to band together with other small businesses to purchase health care plans at more competitive prices. “As a former small business owner, I have firsthand experience with the struggle to find affordable health care for my family and my… Read more »

Congressman Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.), a member of the Committee on the Budget, today voted to pass the American Health Care Act (AHCA) out of the House Office Budget Committee. “This legislation is just the first step towards creating a patient-centered, market-driven health care system,” said Ferguson. “With this legislation, I am keeping my promise to Third District… Read more »

Congressman Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.) today released the following statement following the Senate vote to confirm Dr. Tom Price as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: “Dr. Price will be an excellent leader as we move forward to create patient-centered healthcare. His work in the medical profession and in Congress has given him a firsthand look at how… Read more »

Congressman Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.) today spoke at a Committee on the Budget hearing on The Failures of Obamacare: Harmful Effects and Broken Promises. During his question and answer period, Ferguson spoke about his own experiences as a health care provider and asked about barriers to care. “As a provider this is something I have lived with every single day,” said Ferguson.… Read more »