AWHP works to advance its policy priorities by leading and supporting advocacy efforts and legislation that promote preventive health.
Latest AWHP-Led Efforts
Supporting the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act
April 17, 2024 - Senate Committee on Finance
AWHP sent a letter to the Senate Committee on Finance asking them to prioritize the impact of obesity on America’s seniors as they consider updates to the Medicare program.
Prioritizing Obesity Care Upon Review of Rhode Island State Medicaid Budget
April 15, 2024 - Rhode Island Senate Finance Committee
AWHP asked the Rhode Island Senate Finance Committee to prioritize obesity care upon its review of the state Medicaid budget.
Requesting Recommendation and Support for an Interim Study Committee on Obesity and its Impacts in Indiana
April 15, 2024 - Indiana House of Representatives
AWHP requested the recommendation and support for an interim study committee on obesity and its impacts across Indiana.
Latest Legislative Comments
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
Letter of Thanks for Senate Introduction of Resolution Designating National Cholesterol Education Month and LDL-C Awareness Day
January 22, 2024
Sign-On and Stakeholder Letters
CMS Coverage of Semaglutide for Obesity
April 10, 2024 - Partnership to Advance Cardiovascular Health
Call for Evidence-Based Care of Overweight and Obesity in the United States Armed Forces
March 31, 2024 - American Security Project
Request to Clarify Continued Coverage for Maternal RSV Vaccination
January 24, 2024 - HealthyWomen