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Statement
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April 28, 2026
AFPI-MN Responds to Governor Walz’s Final State of the State Address as Fraud Toll Reaches $9 Billion
America First Policy Institute Minnesota state chapter Executive Director Zach Freimark issued the following statement ahead of Governor Tim Walz’s eighth and final State of the State address. “Fraud is expected to be on the agenda—and it should be. But before he takes that podium, Minnesotans deserve the full accounting of what happened.”
Congressional Testimony
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April 27, 2026
Profits over Patients: The PBM Business Model under Scrutiny
Chairman Allen, Ranking Member DeSaulnier, and members of the subcommittee. Thank you for inviting me to discuss legislation to codify the President’s Great Healthcare Plan and put patients first. My name is Hannah Anderson, and I lead Healthy America Policy at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI). We focus on patients-first health care, and like President Trump has declared -- transparency is a foundational piece in bringing about higher quality, lower prices, and a health care system that supports Americans taking back their health.
News Release
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April 22, 2026
AFPI’s Hannah Anderson Testifies Before House Subcommittee on Ending Hidden Health Care Conflicts Driving Up Costs
Hannah Anderson, Director of Healthy America Policy at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), testified before the House Education and the Workforce’s Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions to discuss the “Great Healthcare Plan” and increased transparency for patients-first health care.
Research Report
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April 21, 2026
Protecting the American Dream: Restoring Accountability and Combating Fraud in Safety Net Programs
The revelation of widespread fraud and abuse within our country’s essential safety net programs and the ensuing news coverage in the final months of 2025 have brought attention to the epidemic fraud in state Medicaid and other public benefit programs nationwide.
Commentary
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April 15, 2026
President Trump is Lowering Drug Costs for Patients
As reported in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released Friday, prescription drug prices marked their first drop in a year—only one month after the creation of TrumpRx. The index for prescription drugs dropped 1.5% from February 2026 to March 2026, pushing down overall medical care by 0.2% over that same window. This is great news for patients who are looking to save money on health care costs.
Experts on Healthcare Reform
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Reforming Foster Care: A Home for Every Child
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America First Policy Institute Releases Expert Analysis of TrumpRx
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TrumpRx: A Major Step Toward Lower Prescription Drug Prices
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Which Pharmacy Do I Send it To? Commonsense Reforms to Lower Prices
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Defining Issues and Strategies: America First in 2026
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Putting Patients First: Hannah Anderson & Dr. Tom Keane on Health Tech
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No More Surprise Bills: Hannah Anderson and Mark Atalla on Drug Price Transparency
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Protect Patients From Dishonest Billing
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Make America Healthy Again by Reducing the cost of Health Care
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America First Unfiltered: Major Wins from President Trump’s White House – Feb. 28, 2025
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The Results Are In: Obamacare Has Failed
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