100 Most Influential People in Healthcare - 2017

Rank 33

Rand Paul,

54

(R-Ky), U.S. Senate

  • Compensation: $174,000
  • Years on list: 1

A vocal opponent of the Affordable Care Act, Paul was part of a conservative faction that opposed portions of the Better Care Reconciliation Act, the Senate's proposal to repeal and replace the ACA. He continue to advocate for full repeal of the law.