Amanda Watson shares her prior authorization journey at NCMS press conference
Amanda Watson, mother of two, NCMS Prior Auth Reform Speaker Dies After Cancer Battle
Prior authorization reform champion, Amanda Watson, passed away on June 23, 2025, after a battle with breast cancer. Her physician, NCMS Member Representative Dr. Grant Campbell put out the following statement on social media:
“This wonderful soul and dear friend said cancer will no longer have power over her this morning and is in the arms of our Lord. This mother, wife, daughter, and advocate was a far better speaker for Prior Authorization Reform than me and we promise to keep up the fight to honor you. Rest In Peace Amanda. We love you.”
Amanda Watson and Rep. Dr. Grant Campbell
Amanda Watson addressing reporters
Amanda Watson and her sons
The staff and members of the North Carolina Medical Society are also mourning her loss. NCMS Vice President of Advocacy John Thompson says,
“Amanda’s passion for helping others as they battle a life-threatening disease is an inspiration to all of us at NCMS and to the people of North Carolina. We will always be grateful for her help and will deeply miss our dear friend.”
Amanda was a very active member of First Baptist Church Kannapolis making sure her husband and boys have a Church family to stand by them.
She was good person inside and out. I knew her best when we were young. I dated her and only her all through high-school. We shared many highs and our fair share of lowes. We were young but I knew how smart she was she help get the so much in US History I would has never passed with her. I always knew she would move on to bigger and better things. And boys did she ever. She knew how to set goals and reach them. She didn’t take no for an answer and always stood for what she believed. As my high-school sweetheart is how I will always remember her. I thank God she met Mr.Watson in time to spend the rest of her life with. I just wish that it wasn’t cut so short.
I pray for all of her family Watson and Self family and all of her closest friends. She will be missed by many. Let her memories live through her kids and everyone she touched. R.I.P Amanda
Amanda was a wonderful, strong and articulate young woman. Fly high Amanda. I pray her efforts will continue to help others!