John Candy deserved better—and so do the millions living with obesity today. Explore how weight bias harms health, why obesity is a chronic disease and how media can report with compassion and dignity.| Obesity Action Coalition
Ask Massachusetts Lawmakers to Protect Coverage for Obesity Care Background: In July, Governor Healey signed the MA budget into law which included a proposal to remove state employee health plan (SEHP) beneficiary coverage of GLP-1s beginning January 1, 2026. Because the proposal is a midyear change (plan year), the state legislature has to approve. SEHPRead Article| Obesity Action Coalition
The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) thanks the DeWine Administration and the Ohio Department of Administrative Services for recognizing the need to address the chronic disease of obesity in Ohio. This is a positive first step resulting from months of stakeholder advocacy and outreach to state government leaders. Effective October 7, Ohio will launch a new Read Article The post Obesity Action Coalition Statement Regarding New Obesity Management Program for State of Ohio Employees appeared first...| Obesity Action Coalition
Massachusetts plans to cut GLP-1 coverage, risking the health of state employees and increasing long-term costs.| Obesity Action Coalition
From September 18 to 20, the world’s leading thinkers will gather in New York City for The Atlantic Festival, a celebration of journalism, ideas, and culture. Among the pressing issues on the agenda: the future of healthcare and how we think about obesity. The Obesity Action Coalition is proud to see two of our leaders, Read Article The post Bringing the Science of Obesity to The Atlantic Festival appeared first on Obesity Action Coalition.| Obesity Action Coalition
OAC urges Congress to reverse TRICARE’s harmful policy limiting obesity medication coverage for military families. Learn how you can take action to protect access to life-saving care.| Obesity Action Coalition
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
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
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
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
