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Older Americans Overwhelmingly Back Medicare Coverage of Critical Obesity Treatments as CMS Considers Transformational Proposal to Expand Obesity Care
Older Americans Overwhelmingly Back Medicare Coverage of Critical Obesity Treatments as CMS Considers Transformational Proposal to Expand Obesity Care April 5, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new study conducted by… Read More
SURGING: Growing Number of Medical Experts, Lawmakers, and Health Care Advocates Stepping Up Calls for Medicare and Medicaid to Expand Obesity Care, Access to Medication
SURGING: Growing Number of Medical Experts, Lawmakers, and Health Care Advocates Stepping Up Calls for Medicare and Medicaid to Expand Obesity Care, Access to Medication March 27, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C.… Read More
Nearly 20,000 Grassroots Advocates and a Dozen Prominent Health Care Advocacy Organizations Urge CMS to Finalize Rule Expanding Medicare & Medicaid Coverage to Include Lifesaving Obesity Treatments
Nearly 20,000 Grassroots Advocates and a Dozen Prominent Health Care Advocacy Organizations Urge CMS to Finalize Rule Expanding Medicare & Medicaid Coverage to Include Lifesaving Obesity Treatments January 27, 2025… Read More
Health Equity Leaders Applaud Biden Administration for Prioritizing the Health of Millions of Americans by Expanding Medicare and Medicaid Coverage of Obesity Treatment
Health Equity Leaders Applaud Biden Administration for Prioritizing the Health of Millions of Americans by Expanding Medicare and Medicaid Coverage of Obesity Treatment November 26, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today,… Read More
Amid Hispanic Heritage Month, Health Equity Leaders Call on Congress to Urgently Prioritize Addressing Obesity’s Disproportionate Impact on Hispanic Americans
Amid Hispanic Heritage Month, Health Equity Leaders Call on Congress to Urgently Prioritize Addressing Obesity’s Disproportionate Impact on Hispanic Americans WASHINGTON, D.C. — In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the… Read More
ICYMI: KFF Health Tracking Poll Finds Broad Support for Coverage of Anti-Obesity Medications; Health Equity Coalition Reaffirms Urgency to Address Obesity Epidemic
ICYMI: KFF Health Tracking Poll Finds Broad Support for Coverage of Anti-Obesity Medications; Health Equity Coalition Reaffirms Urgency to Address Obesity Epidemic WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Health Equity Coalition… Read More
ICYMI: Health Equity Coalition for Chronic Disease Applauds New Initiative by ACP Calling for Equitable Access to Obesity Treatment
ICYMI: Health Equity Coalition for Chronic Disease Applauds New Initiative by ACP Calling for Equitable Access to Obesity Treatment KEY POINTS: The past year has seen several leading medical organizations… Read More
National Black Clergy and Medical Leaders from ‘Choose Healthy Life’ Meet with HHS Sec. Xavier Becerra to Discuss Role of the Black Church in Addressing Health Equity, Opportunities for Improving Health Outcomes for Communities of Color
National Black Clergy and Medical Leaders from ‘Choose Healthy Life’ Meet with HHS Sec. Xavier Becerra to Discuss Role of the Black Church in Addressing Health Equity, Opportunities for Improving… Read More