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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by Expanding Access to Obesity Medications A Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Proposed Rule Would Address Outdated Policy Constraints & Expand Access to Innovative Treatments for Obesity Tampa, FL (April 3, 2025) — Today, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC)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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Tampa, Fla. — The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) commends the Biden Administration for raising awareness of the need to expand access to obesity care and reduce the high cost of obesity medications. President Biden’s recent announcement marks a significant step forward in a national effort to enhance care and support for individuals affected by obesity.
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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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