2011 Public Policy Comments

• 11-23-11 OCC Comments on USPSTF Draft Obesity Screening & Management Recommendations
• 11-2-11 Summary of ASMBS, TOS and OAC Public Statements during HHS EHB October Forum
• 10-30-11 OCC Letter on Gastric Sleeve NCD
• 10-28-11 House October Letter Opposing Exclusion of Obesity Treatment Services
• 10-27-11 OCC Letter Supporting Senate Appropriations Language Urging Action from FDA on Obesity Drugs
• 10-24-11 OCC Letter to FDA – Providing List of Obesity Experts for Future FDA Advisory Committee Hearings on New Obesity Drugs
• 10-21-11 OAC Letter to HHS on HHS Suggested Exclusion of Obesity Treatment Services
• 10-21-11 Coalition Letter Re: SBC Template and Obesity Treatment Services
• 9-30-11 Senate Letter Supporting Obesity Treatment Services in Essential Health Benefits Package
• 9-30-11 OAC comments on NCD for IB Counseling
• 9-27-11 Health Care Coalition Letter to HHS re Coverage of Obesity Treatment Services in the Essential Health Benefits Package
• 8-31-11 OCC Letter to FDA
• 7-14-11 House July Letter Supporting Obesity Treatment Services in Essential Health Benefits Package
• 7-7-11 OAC EC Health Subcommittee Statement on FDA
• 4-21-11 OAC Statement to House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Regarding Federal Policies Affecting Innovation and Job Growth in the Biotech and Pharmaceutical Industries
• 4-14-11 Fitt Kids Sign-on Letter Regarding HR 1057
• 4-14-11 Fitt Kids Sign-on Letter Regard S.576
• 4-5-11 OCC Letter to Arizona Governor Jan Brewer Re: Medicaid
• 2-24-11 022411 Joint Comment letter to HHS Re: Employer Wellness Programs
• 1-14-11 OCC Letter to Dr. Hamburg, Commissioner of the FDA