Lancet Commission Report on Clinical Obesity
On January 14th, the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology Global Commission released a report on the definition and diagnostic criteria of clinical obesity.
Letters from the Director Archive
CMS Proposes Rule to Cover Obesity Medications
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
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.
Due to the shortages of obesity medications, some patients are turning to pharmacies that produce compounded versions of these medications.
New ICD-10 Codes for the Diagnosis of Obesity
In September 2023, the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) approved updated ICD-10-CM obesity codes and they go into effect on October 1, 2024.
Guest Letter: Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome
What you need to know about Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome.
What are 'Ozempic Babies' and How Does Obesity Impact Women?
Hormonal differences, like Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), and the implications of obesity for fertility illustrate some of the ways in which women’s experiences with obesity diverge from those of men.
Researchers and public health professionals who deliver obesity care and prevention should consider the equity implications of their work.
New Medicaid Obesity Treatment Coverage Study
Read about our new research on how state Medicaid plans cover obesity care and treatment.
Weight Discrimination in the Workplace
How do people with obesity experience weight-based discrimination in the workplace?