Urging the House Committee on Energy and Commerce to Support Equitable Access to Obesity Care
September 16, 2024 - House Committee on Energy and Commerce
AWHP sent a letter to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce urging their action in support for expanding access to obesity care by prioritizing the passage of the amended version of the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act.
Supporting the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act
July 26, 2024 - Senate Committee on Finance
AWHP wrote a letter to the Senate Committee on Finance encouraging the passage of the amended version of TROA.
AWHP Comments on USPSTF Draft Guidelines on Screening for Osteoporosis
July 9, 2024 - USPSTF
AWHP comments on the USPSTF draft guidelines on screening for osteoporosis to prevent fractures in middle-aged and older women.
Applauding Efforts to Expand Access to Care for Obesity Treatments
June 26, 2024 - U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee
AWHP wrote to the Ways & Means Committee applauding their efforts to expand access to care for obesity treatments, including through the
upcoming markup.
Advocating for Continued Coverage of GLP-1s for State Health Plan Beneficiaries
May 30, 2024 - North Carolina Department of State Treasurer
AWHP submitted a letter to the North Carolina State Government expressing its concern over the recent decision end the state health plan’s coverage of GLP-1s and other molecule entities for weight loss.
A Call to Action to Women in Congress: Prioritize Obesity as a Women’s Health Issue
May 28, 2024 - Bipartisan Women's Caucus
AWHP and 22 partners sent a letter to the Bipartisan Women’s Caucus urging members to prioritize obesity as a women’s health issue and support the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act.
Advocating for Bill Providing Comprehensive Obesity Care Coverage
May 23, 2024 - New York State Senate
AWHP submitted a letter to the New York State Senate in support of a new bill that would provide comprehensive obesity care coverage in state-sponsored and commercial health plans.
Advocating for Bill Providing Comprehensive Obesity Care Coverage
May 23, 2024 - New York State Assembly
AWHP submitted a letter to the New York State Assembly in support of a new bill that would provide comprehensive obesity care coverage in state-sponsored and commercial health plans.
Comment on Colorectal Cancer Blood-Based Screening Test
May 9, 2024 - FDA Molecular and Clinical Genetics Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee
AWHP sent a letter in support of approval for a blood-based screening test for colorectal cancer.