AWHP works to advance its policy priorities by leading and supporting advocacy efforts and legislation that promote preventive health.
Latest AWHP-Led Efforts
AWHP Support for the Proposal to Remove Kentucky Medicaid’s Ban on Coverage for Obesity Management Medications
March 6, 2026 - Kentucky General Assembly Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee
AWHP sent a letter to the Kentucky General Assembly Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee expressing its support for a proposal to remove a state Medicaid ban on coverage for OMMs.
Support for Maryland SB 0496
February 13, 2026 - Maryland Senate Finance Committee
AWHP expressed its support for Maryland Senate Bill 0496, which would expand access to comprehensive obesity treatment under the Maryland Medical Assistance Program.
Support for Maryland HB 813
February 13, 2026 - Maryland House Health Committee
AWHP expressed its support for Maryland House Bill 813, which would expand access to comprehensive obesity treatment under the Maryland Medical Assistance Program.
Latest Legislative Comments
Statement of Support for the Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act
May 30, 2024
Statement of Support for the Uterine Fibroids Intervention and Gynecological Health Treatment (UFIGHT) Act
April 24, 2024
Statement of Endorsement for Resolution on Treating Obesity as a Disease Ahead of World Obesity Day
March 1, 2024
Sign-On and Stakeholder Letters
An Open Letter to the Department of War: Safe and Effective Strategies to Counter Military Obesity
February 3, 2026 - The American Security Project & Obesity Care Advocacy Network
Urging Congress to Conduct Oversight of Changes to Vaccine Schedule
January 9, 2026 - American Academy of Pediatrics and Infectious Diseases Society of America
Appeal to Advisory Commission on Childhood Vaccines Ahead of Meeting
December 19, 2025 - Alliance for Aging Research