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Families USA is a liberal-leaning American non-profit consumer health-care advocacy organization. It was co-founded by attorney Ron Pollack, its current executive director, and Philippe Villers, the organization's current President.
Pollack was Dean of Antioch School of Law, and argued cases involving food aid for low-income Americans before the Supreme Court.
In 1997, President Bill Clinton appointed Pollack as the sole consumer representative on the Presidential Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in the Health Care Industry, where he worked on the Patients’ Bill of Rights.
Families USA is an influential health-care lobbyist in Washington, D.C. They've taken positions on every major piece of health care legislation, most recently the Medicare Part D plan.
The Hill newspaper named Pollack and Families USA one of the top twelve lobbyists on health insurance issues. "Lobby League: Health Insurance". The Hill (2005-06-15). Retrieved on 2008-02-16.
Campaign for Children's Health Care
Families USA is a partner in the Campaign for Children's Health Care, a multi-year campaign to raise awareness about the problem of uninsured children in America.
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