The National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention supports the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ proposal to recognize obesity as a chronic disease and expand Medicare and Medicaid coverage for anti-obesity medications (AOMs).
This change aligns with the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act and addresses gaps in obesity care access, particularly in communities with limited treatment options. The National Forum highlights the health benefits of AOMs in preventing chronic conditions like heart disease and reducing healthcare costs.
For details, read the full comments here.
