Strategies To Overcome and Prevent (STOP) Obesity Alliance


 

Driving innovative & Practical strategies to combat obesity

The Strategies to Overcome and Prevent (STOP) Obesity Alliance comprises a diverse group of individual, government, advocacy, business, and health organizations dedicated to reversing the obesity epidemic in the United States. Drawing on the strengths of the collaborative, the Alliance conducts research, makes policy recommendations, and develops hands-on tools for providers, advocates, consumers, and policymakers.

 


 

What we do to STOP obesity

Conduct Research

Analyze and publish data related to coverage and the costs of obesity, including direct medical and employer-borne costs, but also those related to stigma and bias that impact quality of care.

Develop Tools

Develop research-based patient and health care provider guides to facilitate respectful, productive conversations around weight. Generate reports and guidance that provide essential obesity-related information for policymakers, legislators, and other decision-makers.

Drive Collaboration

Convene key experts for meetings and roundtables to explore and address specific focus areas and barriers to obesity prevention, care, treatment, and coverage, and execute on identified needs.


 

 

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Resources

 


 

Recent Letters from our Director, Dr. William H. Dietz

 

Feb 2025 Letter from the Director

Obesity Care Week 2025

February 28, 2025

OCW's theme this year is “Commit to Care,” to encourage everyone to advocate for accessible, affordable, respectful, and compassionate obesity care.

January 2025 Letter from the Director

Lancet Commission Report on Clinical Obesity

January 30, 2025

On January 14th, the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology Global Commission released a report on the definition and diagnostic criteria of clinical obesity.

December 2024 Letter from the Director”

CMS Proposes Rule to Cover Obesity Medications

January 2, 2025

In late November, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) officially proposed a rule to cover obesity medications in Medicare and Medicaid.

 

 Explore the Director Letter Archive