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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2025   National Coalition Applauds Congressmembers for Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Access to Obesity Treatments Obesity Action Coalition Urges Congress to Pass the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (H.R. 4231/S. 1973) to Address Outdated Policy Constraints & Expand Medicare Access to Innovative Treatments for Obesity Tampa, FL (July 8,
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 12, 2025 Governor Jared Polis Signs Landmark Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Bill into Law DENVER, CO – Last week, Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 25-048, the Diabetes Prevention & Obesity Treatment Act, into law—marking a significant milestone in Colorado’s commitment to public health and advancing access to evidence-based obesity care
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Austin, TX (May 16, 2025) – The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) and Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) today celebrated the progress made in the Texas House of Representatives this session in advancing understanding about the need to address obesity and its impact on the long-term health of the state. House Bill 2677, sponsored by Rep. Senfronia
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For Immediate Release: April 23, 2025 Obesity Action Coalition Celebrates 20 Years of Education, Support and Advocacy at the 2025 Your Weight Matters National Convention  Secure Your Spot at the Nation’s Leading Conference on Weight and Health  Tampa, FL – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) invites individuals from across the country to join us for
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Media Statement April 11, 2025 Obesity Action Coalition Calls for Accountability Following Charles Barkley’s Harmful Comments at NCAA Event The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is deeply troubled by the latest weight-stigmatizing remarks made by Charles Barkley during the NCAA Men’s Final Four JamFest in San Antonio, where he publicly mocked women by saying: “Y’all got
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 80+ Organizations Urge Trump Administration to Cut Spending & Reward Innovation by Expanding Access to Obesity Medications A Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Proposed Rule Would Address Outdated Policy Constraints & Expand Access to Innovative Treatments for Obesity Tampa, FL (April 3, 2025) — Today, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC)
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For Immediate Release: March 27, 2025 — To commemorate its 20th Anniversary in 2025, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is excited to announce the launch of the “Imagine a World Without Weight Stigma” Creative Contest. The contest invites individuals to share their creative visions for a future free from weight bias and stigma. Throughout the
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 21, 2025 — Today, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) and The Obesity Society (TOS) sent a letter to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), along with more than 20 leading organizations and providers across the healthcare continuum, urging the agency to enforce federal regulations around compounding following the recent resolution
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tampa, FL — October 18, 2024 — This Thanksgiving week, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) extends its gratitude to the Biden Administration for proposing a new rule significantly expanding access to obesity medications for Americans with Medicare and Medicaid coverage. “This is incredible. For more than a decade, the OAC, alongside partner
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tampa, FL — October 18, 2024 — The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is proud to announce the launch of its bias-free obesity image gallery, produced in partnership with Eli Lilly and Company, at the 2024 HLTH Conference taking place October 20-23. This initiative, part of OAC’s Stop Weight Bias Campaign, provides a
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tampa, FL — September 12, 2024 — The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) today responded to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) newest data on obesity prevalence in the United States, which shows 23 states now reporting that more than one in three adults is living with obesity. “The CDC’s report
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September 10, 2024 Tampa, FL — September 10, 2024 — The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) has launched a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) as part of its nationally recognized Your Weight Matters Campaign, aiming to encourage millions of Americans to take control of their health by starting a vital conversation with their healthcare provider. With
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