Weight problems is a continual illness that will increase danger of different critical well being situations comparable to coronary heart illness, stroke, diabetes and sure cancers. With 4 out of 10 American adults dwelling with weight problems, entry to and insurance coverage protection for therapy choices are important.
The Deal with and Cut back Weight problems Act (TROA) was reintroduced this Congress with the purpose of increasing Medicare protection to incorporate screening for and therapy of weight problems, in addition to protection of FDA-approved drugs for continual weight administration. Related laws is being launched on the state stage as nicely.
Watch our congressional briefing and listen to from federal and state legislators, healthcare suppliers and other people dwelling with weight problems in regards to the significance of entry to care and promising legislative options
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This instructional useful resource was created with help from Novo Nordisk.
