HINJ Recognition Awards

2017 Honorable Bob Franks Public Service Award

The Honorable Diane Allen, Member, New Jersey Senate (Burlington)

HINJ honored Sen. Allen for her nearly 22 years of distinguished legislative service that has earned her a reputation as being one of the most effective patient advocates in the New Jersey Senate.  In 2017, Sen. Allen, who retired from the Senate in January 2018, authored laws relating to elder abuse; domestic violence; improved support for veterans challenged with addiction and mental health issues; and the expansion of telemedicine, which is revolutionizing patient access to health care.