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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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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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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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  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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Washington, DC – Today, members of the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) will gather on Capitol Hill to meet with various legislators to express the importance of expanding access to obesity care and urge legislators to co-sponsor the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA). TROA is a bipartisan bill that will give Medicare-eligible Americans greater access
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TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 28, 2023 — The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) announces the publication of a “Joint Statement in Support of Closing Gaps in the Drug Approval Process and Drug Labeling for People with Obesity.” The statement is co-signed by the OAC, The Obesity Society, the Stop Obesity Alliance, the Obesity Medicine Association, and the
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