U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp received the 2018 Champion of Innovation Award from the American Life Sciences Innovation Council for her work to improve and prioritize health care access, affordability, and quality for all North Dakotans, including those in rural communities.
IN THIS PODCAST: Senator Heidi Heitkamp joins Amy Iler & Ty Hegland to commend those who are working in medical research.
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Heitkamp was honored for her efforts to protect vital programs like Medicaid and Medicare from cuts, support federal funding for innovative medical research, fight for children’s health programs, and promote increased access to high-quality health care in rural and tribal areas in North Dakota and across the country.
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