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AWHP Statement on House Ways and Means Committee Markup and Passage of Key Cancer Early Detection Legislation
June 28, 2024
AWHP CEO Millicent Gorham expresses support for the House Ways and Means Committee’s unanimous passage of the Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) Screening Coverage Act.
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AWHP Statement on House Ways and Means Committee Efforts to Expand Access to Obesity Care
June 27, 2024
AWHP CEO Millicent Gorham comments on the House Ways and Means Committee’s passage of an amended version of the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA).
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AWHP Statement on Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Obesity Medication Coverage Decision
June 13, 2024
AWHP CEO Millicent Gorham makes a statement in response to the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s decision to discontinue coverage of obesity medications in its fully insured large group commercial plans.
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Reflecting On AWHP’s First Leadership Meeting & The Path Ahead
May 10, 2024
AWHP CEO Millicent Gorham reflects on lessons learned from our first ever Leadership Meeting.
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AWHP Statement on USPSTF Final Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines
April 30, 2024
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) today released its final breast cancer screening guidelines. AWHP commends the USPSTF for recommending that women at average risk for breast cancer begin screening at age 40, but is disappointed that the guidelines do not include recommendations for annual screening or for women with dense breasts.
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Own Your Health: Empowering Women During National Minority Health Month
April 18, 2024
AWHP recognizes National Minority Health Month as a crucial time to address disparities caused by structural racism. This National Minority Health Month, discover empowering insights, valuable resources, and ways to champion health equity in our communities.
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Women’s Health Campaign Launches to Advocate for Insurance Coverage of Obesity Care
February 21, 2024
In partnership with ten leading organizations across the healthcare community, AWHP launched EveryBODY Covered, the first campaign aiming to activate women to advocate for insurance coverage of comprehensive obesity care.
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Harnessing the Launch of the White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research for Expanded Focus on Preventive Health
January 24, 2024
As an organization focused on women’s health, AWHP is thrilled by the launch of the White House Initiative of Women’s Health Research, an effort led by First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and directed by Dr. Carolyn Mazure. The initiative aims to spur extensive investment in women’s health research and close health disparities for women nationwide.
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A Commitment to Transformative Collaboration in 2024
January 18, 2024
In collaboration with a diverse coalition of leading organizations dedicated to women’s health, we passionately advocate for accessible, affordable, and equitable preventive care. In the early days of 2024, we want to extend deep gratitude to the multitude of partners who join us on this transformative journey.