AFP supports another attempt to repeal Obamacare after failed GOP bill

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) has said that lawmakers should work on developing a healthcare bill that would tackle the parts of Obamacare that cost the most. The organization made its statement following the failed vote in the House over a replacement plan for Obamacare.

“The flawed infrastructure of Obamacare is a poor blueprint for reform," AFP Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner said in the statement. "The GOP healthcare plan, with its model of mandates, regulations and subsidies, was a stew of bad policy and bad politics that would have caused harm to patients and politicians alike.

“We look forward to working with Congress to advance a true repeal of Obamacare, and approach reform with a fresh perspective that lowers costs and increases access to healthcare for all Americans." 

AFP criticized Obamacare by saying it made insurance less affordable for most Americans, and the group said it would continue to put pressure on lawmakers to repeal the law.

AFP listed four core concerns it expected to be addressed by another effort to repeal Obamacare. These included tax credits, the "Cadillac tax," Medicaid relief and insurance regulation.