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Congressional Briefing – Obesity: The Cost of No Coverage

Congressional Briefing – Obesity: The Cost of No Coverage

Learn about the impacts of a lack of coverage for obesity treatments

Women's Health Policy

Obesity is a chronic disease that increases risk of other serious health conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and certain cancers. With 4 out of 10 American adults living with obesity, access to and insurance coverage for treatment options is essential.

The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) was reintroduced this Congress with the goal of expanding Medicare coverage to include screening for and treatment of obesity, as well as coverage of FDA-approved medications for chronic weight management. Similar legislation is being introduced at the state level as well.

Learn about the real-world impacts, including the economic toll, that a lack of obesity treatment coverage has on women.

Opening Remarks

Beth Battaglino

Beth Battaglino, RN-C
President and CEO, HealthyWomen

Moderator

\u200bElizabeth Garner, M.D., MPH

Elizabeth Garner, M.D., MPH
Immediate Past President, American Medical Women's Association
Former Chief Scientific Officer, Ferring Pharmaceuticals

Speakers

Alicia Shelly, M.D., FACP, DABOM

Alicia Shelly, M.D., FACP, DABOM
Founder, Healthy Living for Life

\u200bJessi Macdonald

Jessi Macdonald
Woman living with obesity

\u200bChad D. Meyerhoefer, Ph.D.

Chad D. Meyerhoefer, Ph.D.
Chair of the Department of Economics, Lehigh University
Research Associate, National Bureau of Economic Research

Thank you to our briefing co-sponsors:

Alliance for Patient Access
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National Headache Foundation
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weight watchers logo
women heart logo


This educational resource was created with support from Eli Lilly and Company.

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