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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
Lancet Commission Report on Clinical Obesity
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.
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.
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