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.
AWHP Releases 2026 Policy Agenda and Key Legislative Priorities to Advance Women’s Preventive Health
February 13, 2026
AWHP is excited to announce the release of our 2026 Policy Agenda, outlining our federal regulatory and legislative priorities for the year.
Urging Support for Coverage of GLP-1 Medications for New Hampshire State Regulated Health Insurance Plans (SB 455)
February 11, 2026 - Members of the New Hampshire Senate Health and Human Services Committee
AWHP sent a letter to members of the New Hampshire Senate Health and Human Services Committee urging passage of SB 455.
Urging Reconsideration of the Proposed Removal of MassHealth Coverage for Obesity Management Medications
February 6, 2026 - Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
AWHP expressed its disappointment with the recently proposed removal of MassHealth coverage for obesity management medications when prescribed solely for weight loss.
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
A Patient-Centric Approach to Reforming the Prescription to Over-the-Counter Drug Pathway
January 23, 2026
AWHP highlights the critical role that nonprescription, over-the-counter drugs play in supporting the health of Americans nationwide in comments to a recent FDA RFI and a new white paper.
AWHP Response to FDA RFI on Nonprescription Drugs
January 22, 2026 - Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
AWHP recently submitted comments to a Request for Information from the FDA asking the public to share their perspectives on how to increase access to nonprescription drugs.
Urging Inclusion of the Sewell Act in the Year-End Healthcare Package (Senate)
January 22, 2026 - Senate Leadership
AWHP urged Senate Leadership to include the Sewell Act (S.339) in the final year-end healthcare package.
Urging Inclusion of the Sewell Act in the Year-End Healthcare Package (House)
January 22, 2026 - House Leadership
AWHP urged House Leadership to include the Sewell Act (H.R.842) in the final year-end healthcare package.