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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AMA HONORS KANSAS REGULATOR WITH
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 3, 2010) — Kansas Insurance Commissioner and past NAIC President Sandy Praeger was honored Tuesday night with the American Medical Association's (AMA) top government service award for an elected statewide official. She was presented with the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service by chief medical editor for NBC News, Nancy Snyderman, M.D., at an awards dinner in Washington, D.C. as part of the AMA's National Advocacy Conference. "Insurance consumers in Kansas and all across America are fortunate to have Sandy Praeger looking out for their interests," said Jane L. Cline, NAIC President and West Virginia Insurance Commissioner. "While all 56 members of our Association are devoted to serving the public interest, few mirror Sandy's zeal and leadership." "Sandy's passion for championing parity in the health care system distinguishes her impressive career," said Roger Sevigny, NAIC Most Immediate Past President and New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner. "She has worked diligently to ensure consumers have access to affordable and quality care." Nominated by Sevigny, Praeger chairs the NAIC's Health Insurance and Managed Care Committee and was recognized for her ongoing efforts in the health care arena, including advocating for consumers, serving as a health expert to the national media and testifying before Congress on behalf of the NAIC. She is one of nine honorees chosen this year to receive the award. This is the second time Praeger has been awarded the honor; she was first honored as a Kansas state senator in 1999. The award, named for the founding father of the AMA, recognizes elected and career officials in federal, state or municipal service whose outstanding contributions have promoted the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health. This year marks the 21st anniversary of the Dr. Nathan Davis
Awards. Others being honored this year include Governor John F.
Baldacci of Maine and Donna Christensen, M.D., delegate to Congress
from the U.S. Virgin Islands. |
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About the NAIC Formed in 1871, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is a voluntary organization of the chief insurance regulatory officials of the 50 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories. The NAIC has three offices: Executive Office, Washington, D.C.; Central Office, Kansas City, Mo.; and Securities Valuation Office, New York City. The NAIC serves the needs of consumers and the industry, with an overriding objective of supporting state insurance regulators as they protect consumers and maintain the financial stability of the insurance marketplace. For more information, visit www.naic.org. |
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