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Tampa, FL – Today, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it will expand its national coverage policy for obesity surgery. The new policy applies to all Medicare recipients including those more than 65 years old and Medicare disabled. The policy expands the surgery options to include open and laparoscopic gastric bypass, laparoscopic
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Tampa , FL – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is disappointed by the recent comments of an “American Idol” judge, which targeted a female with obesity competing on the popular television show. In the season five episode, which aired on January 17, 2006, “American Idol” judge Simon Cowell suggested the show use a bigger stage
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Tampa, FL – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is excited to announce its 2006-2008 National Board of Directors. The elected directors began serving their terms on January 1, 2006. The OAC Board of Directors are as follows: Robin Blackstone, MD , Jim Fivecoat, Ralph L. Guatelli, RPH, Julie M. Hill-Janeway, Georgeann Mallory , RD, Paulette
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Tampa , FL – As part of its continuing commitment to provide educational resources for those affected by obesity, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is proud to debut its quarterly newsletter, titled OAC News. OAC News is an educational and advocacy newsletter designed specifically for patients. The newsletter is also a useful tool for professionals to help educate their
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Tampa , FL – On November 2, 2005, the OAC issued a letter to S. Robson Walton, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., urging the company to renounce their proposed discriminatory healthcare statements in a recent memo, titled “Reviewing and Revising Wal-Mart’s Benefits Strategy,” which discusses projected changes to employee benefits
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Tampa , FL – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), a newly formed independent nonprofit organization designed to educate and advocate on behalf of those living with or affected by obesity, is requesting nominations for its National Board of Directors. The OAC is seeking candidates who have been personally affected by obesity. As such, those who
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Tampa , FL – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is excited to launch its national “Raise Your Voice” membership campaign. Designed to enhance the voice of those personally affected by or who have an interest in obesity, the “Raise Your Voice” campaign seeks to build a nationwide coalition of patients, family members and professionals to
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Tampa , FL – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is excited to debut its new Web site at www.obesityaction.org. The OAC, a newly formed patient-based nonprofit organization, is designed to educate and advocate on behalf of those living with and/or affected by obesity. The OAC Web site offers many user-friendly benefits to patients with obesity,
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Tampa , FL – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), a newly formed independent nonprofit organization, is designed to educate and advocate on behalf of those living with or affected by obesity. The mission of the OAC is to elevate and empower those affected by obesity through education, advocacy and support. Obesity impacts one in four
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