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STOP's monthly newsletter is packed with insights from experts in obesity prevention and treatment, details on upcoming events, and exciting news from our member organizations. The opening Letter from the Director is posted
Recent Letters from the Director
CMS Proposes Rule to Cover Obesity Medications
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.
The Impact of Rising Rates of Obesity and Diabetes
The Impact of Rising Rates of Obesity and Diabetes
December 1, 2024
November was National Diabetes Month, which provides a perfect opportunity to remind us to look again at the associated diagnoses of diabetes for individuals with obesity.
Compounding of GLP-1 Drugs
Compounding of GLP-1 Drugs
October 31, 2024
Due to the shortages of obesity medications, some patients are turning to pharmacies that produce compounded versions of these medications.
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