Awards (Prizes)

Senator Jon Kyl Honored with Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service

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Mar 14, 2006 — 1 min read

Senator Jon Kyl of Arizona was recognized for his tireless efforts to promote the art and science of medicine and better public health through the highest award the American Medical Association (AMA) can bestow on a public official, the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service. Kyl was honored alongside seven other recipients for his leadership on critical health care issues, including medical liability reform, prescription drug coverage, and health research. The Senator's dedication to preserving patient access to care and addressing key health challenges has made him a champion of health care reform.

Key Takeaways:

Senator Jon Kyl received the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service, the highest award the American Medical Association (AMA) can bestow on a public official.
The award recognizes elected and career officials who have promoted the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.
Senator Kyl was recognized for his outstanding leadership on health care issues, including medical liability reform, prescription drug coverage, and health research.
He was a cosponsor of the "Preserving Patient Access to Physicians Act" which aimed to save the Medicare program from physician payment cuts.
The Senator was nominated for the award by the Arizona Medical Association, Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association, and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
This year marks the 18th anniversary of the Dr. Nathan Davis Awards.

Statistics:

8 recipients of the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service were honored this year.
18 years of recognition and excellence in government service through the Dr. Nathan Davis Awards.
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Sources:

U.S. Newswire via COMTEX, "Senator Jon Kyl Honored with Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service"
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