A new study published in Patient Education and Counseling highlights how primary care visits can be transformed to better meet the needs of people living with obesity. The research was co-authored by Kristal Lyn Brown (Drexel University), OAC staff leaders James Zervios, Vice President and COO, and Michelle Vicari, Senior Program Manager, among others, and Read Article The post OAC Members and Staff Shape National Study on Better Primary Care Experiences appeared first on Obesity Action Coali...| Obesity Action Coalition
Obesity Action Coalition’s Your Weight Matters 2025 National Convention The Obesity Action Coalition’s 13th annual Your Weight Matters National Convention was a three-day, in-person event designed to equip attendees with the tools needed to take charge of their weight and health and to shape a better world for people with obesity. Close to 300 individuals Read Article The post Obesity Action Coalition’s Your Weight Matters 2025 National Convention appeared first on Obesity Action Coalit...| Obesity Action Coalition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2025 Obesity Action Coalition’s 2025 Your Weight Matters National Convention Celebrated 20 Years of Advocacy, Education and Community Tampa, FL – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) hosted a record-breaking Your Weight Matters National Convention in Washington, DC, celebrating its 20th Anniversary with historic milestones in advocacy, education and family engagement. Read Article The post Obesity Action Coalition’s 2025 Your Weight Matters National Conven...| Obesity Action Coalition
For over 20 years, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) has been at the forefront of advocating for and supporting individuals affected by obesity. Now, we’re excited to introduce the Action Fund, a powerful resource designed to empower our community and activists to drive meaningful change. The Action Fund embodies our commitment to creating a worldRead Article| Obesity Action Coalition
the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) applauds TennCare’s decision to expand obesity medication coverage to adults 21+ in Tennessee, improving access to comprehensive obesity care and supporting healthier communities.| Obesity Action Coalition
Help the OAC support the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) and improve access to obesity care. Take action from home in just a few minutes.| Obesity Action Coalition
What is TROA? Frequently asked questions about the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA)| Obesity Action Coalition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2025 National Coalition Applauds Congressmembers for Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Access to Obesity Treatments Obesity Action Coalition Urges Congress to Pass the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (H.R. 4231/S. 1973) to Address Outdated Policy Constraints & Expand Medicare Access to Innovative Treatments for Obesity Tampa, FL (July 8, Read Article The post Bipartisan Legislation Seeks to Expand Obesity Treatment Options appeared first on Obesity Act...| Obesity Action Coalition
The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) is back in Congress! Learn how this key legislation could expand Medicare coverage for obesity care—and how you can take action with the Obesity Action Coalition to help move it forward.| Obesity Action Coalition
by Obesity Action Coalition Yesterday, Ohio State Rep. Josh Williams introduced legislation that would allow for continued coverage of GLP-1 medications for Ohio state employees under the State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) via a rebate program. The news comes on the heels of the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) announcing that it was endingRead Article| Obesity Action Coalition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 12, 2025 Governor Jared Polis Signs Landmark Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Bill into Law DENVER, CO – Last week, Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 25-048, the Diabetes Prevention & Obesity Treatment Act, into law—marking a significant milestone in Colorado’s commitment to public health and advancing access to evidence-based obesity care Read Article The post Governor Jared Polis Signs Landmark Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Bill appeared first on Obe...| Obesity Action Coalition
Learn how one OAC Member successfully advocated for obesity care coverage through her employer—and how you can do the same to protect your access to treatment.| Obesity Action Coalition
Austin, TX (May 16, 2025) – The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) and Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) today celebrated the progress made in the Texas House of Representatives this session in advancing understanding about the need to address obesity and its impact on the long-term health of the state. House Bill 2677, sponsored by Rep. Senfronia Read Article The post The American Diabetes Association and Obesity Action Coalition Celebrate Progress Made Toward Treating and Preventing Obesi...| Obesity Action Coalition
What if the very places we’re told to go to “get healthy” are the same places where we’re shamed for how we look? May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month — a time when we’re encouraged to get moving, celebrate athleticism and participate in sports for our health and well-being. But if this monthRead Article| Obesity Action Coalition
The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (H.R. 4231/S. 1973) Congress must support and advance bipartisan legislation to ensure Medicare beneficiaries can access safe, effective, and life-saving treatments for obesity. The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) aims to address the obesity epidemic and improve access to tools for the prevention and treatment of obesity forRead Article| Obesity Action Coalition
