June 2024 ACIP Meeting Comments
June 25, 2024 - CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
AWHP submitted comments to the CDC’s ACIP encouraging a clear and comprehensive meningococcal vaccine schedule for adolescents and young adults.
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.
Comment on Virginia State Budget Bill Language on Anti-Obesity Medications for Medicaid Beneficiaries
May 7, 2024 - Virginia House Appropriations Committee
AWHP sent a letter commenting on language in the Virginia budget bill that would change the requirement to access anti-obesity medications for Medicaid beneficiaries.
Supporting the Colorado Diabetes Prevention & Obesity Treatment Act
May 6, 2024 - Colorado Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado General Assembly
AWHP sent a letter in support of the Colorado General Assembly’s Diabetes Prevention & Obesity Treatment Act.