Tomorrow, April 11, the Senate has a chance to change the way the country talks about chronic care.
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Healthy Aging
Advocacy Alert
The U.S. Senate Can Change to Broaden the Conversation Around Chronic Care
Senate Finance Committee hearing is a valuable opportunity
On April 11, the Senate Finance Committee will hold a hearing about bolstering chronic care. For advocates and supporters of healthy aging, this is a chance to push for the inclusion of obesity in these discussions.
Senate Finance Committee hearing is a valuable opportunity
On April 11, the Senate Finance Committee will hold a hearing about bolstering chronic care. For advocates and supporters of healthy aging, this is a chance to push for the inclusion of obesity in these discussions.
Obesity is linked to over 230 medical conditions and is responsible for an estimated 400,000 deaths annually.
The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) would address the problem by providing coverage for anti-obesity medications under Medicare Part D. These medications are approved by the Food and Drug Administration and are proven to help individuals achieve significant weight loss, thereby reducing the risk of getting chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. TROA also would provide Medicare coverage for the full range of obesity treatments, including nutrition counseling, behavioral therapy, and community-based programs.
Obesity is linked to over 230 medical conditions and is responsible for an estimated 400,000 deaths annually.
The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) would address the problem by providing coverage for anti-obesity medications under Medicare Part D. These medications are approved by the Food and Drug Administration and are proven to help individuals achieve significant weight loss, thereby reducing the risk of getting chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. TROA also would provide Medicare coverage for the full range of obesity treatments, including nutrition counseling, behavioral therapy, and community-based programs.
