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Tampa, Fla., June 27, 2024 – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) applauds the House Ways and Means Committee for favorably reporting an amended version of the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act with a strong bipartisan vote of 36-4. This significant milestone reflects a commitment from key lawmakers in the House to expand access to obesity
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The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is pleased to share that Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has joined OAC’s Chairman’s Council at the Bronze level! Thank you for committing to supporting and championing the OAC’s mission. About Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company pursuing novel therapeutics for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a liver disease with
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Tampa, Fla., June 3, 2024—The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) and the STOP Obesity Alliance are proud to announce the release of the “Medicaid Obesity Treatment Coverage Study.” This study is the first to analyze and investigate levels of state Medicaid coverage for obesity treatment options, beyond whether a benefit was covered or not. Healthcare plans
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Tampa, FL, May 28, 2024 – This week, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), along with 57 other organizations, delivered a letter to the Biden Administration to call on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide access to comprehensive obesity care. The letter to
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The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is pleased to share that Boston Scientific has joined OAC’s Chairman’s Council at the Silver level! Thank you for committing to support and champion the OAC’s mission. About Boston Scientific As a global medical technology leader for more than 40 years, Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health
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The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is pleased to share that Biohaven Pharmaceuticals has joined OAC’s Chairman’s Council at the Bronze level! Thank you for committing to support and champion the OAC’s mission. About Biohaven Pharmaceuticals Biohaven is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of life-changing treatments in key therapeutic areas, including
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The Obesity Action Coalition, the Partnership to Advance Cardiovascular Health and more than 40 healthcare and advocacy organizations are urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to expand coverage and access to semaglutide for the treatment of obesity. We applaud CMS’s recent decision to cover obesity medications for patients with existing, high-risk cardiovascular
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Tampa, Fla. – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) condemns Minnesota minor league baseball team St. Paul Saints for naming their mascot ‘Ozempig’ and calls for an immediate change. The name mocks Ozempic, a medication primarily indicated for the treatment of diabetes but sometimes used off-label for the treatment of obesity. Diabetes and obesity affect millions
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Obesity Care Week saw a powerful surge of momentum as the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) mobilized over 60 dedicated advocates to Capitol Hill in Washington, DC! On Monday, March 4, 2024, we met with more than 70  Senators and Representatives to share our stories as patients who have been denied access to obesity care. We
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The anti-obesity medication Wegovy® has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for cardiovascular risk reduction in people with overweight or obesity and an established cardiovascular disease. The approval is based on the SELECT cardiovascular outcomes trial, which demonstrated that Wegovy® statistically significantly reduced the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events. Obesity
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  Tampa, Fla. – Today, Monday, March 4, marks the beginning of the 10th annual Obesity Care Week, a five-day public awareness campaign aiming to change the way we care by creating a society that understands, respects and accepts the complexities of the disease of obesity and prioritizes accessible, science-based treatment. With more than 130
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WASHINGTON, DC — To kick off Obesity Care Week 2024, more than 60 advocates with the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) will gather on Capitol Hill to meet with more than 70 legislators to express the importance of expanding access to obesity care by urging legislators to co-sponsor the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA). Obesity
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