That helped galvanize
major opposition to the legislation from
health industry groups like the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American Hospital Association (AHA), as well as
advocacy organizations such as the AARP.
According to their website, «the American Cancer Society is a nationwide community - based voluntary
health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a
major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education,
advocacy, and service.»