October 2020 Top 5 on the 5th
In this issue: A Tribute to Dr. Harvey Sugerman, ASMBS & OMA Collaborative Multidisciplinary Care Course, a Call on Congress to Stop Significant Payment Cuts, and more.
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October 2020 OCC Advocacy Report
Prepared by Chris Gallagher, OCC Washington Representative
In this report: OCAN Leaders Continue Push for TROA Passage, PA Stars Continue Push for Medicaid Coverage of Obesity Drugs, and more.
September 2020 Top 5 on the 5th
In this issue: ASMBS Honors Women in Medicine, New Custom Zoom Backgrounds Now Available, an Update to Anthem Pre-Op Weight Management Requirement, and more.
September 2020 OCC Advocacy Report
Prepared by Chris Gallagher, OCC Washington Representative
In this report: Pandemic Relief Negotiations Break Down, OCAN Groups Meet with CMS regarding TROA, and more.
August 2020 Top 5 on the 5th
In this issue: The Fellow Project is announced, Featured Videos from the Video Committee, August Advocacy Report, and more.
August 2020 OCC Advocacy Report
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Sens. Cassidy and Carper Letter to CMS on Obesity
Senators Cassidy and Carper Call for Medicare to Cover Obesity Drugs Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
July 2020 Top 5 on the 5th
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East Meets West in the Fight Against COVID-19 in America’s Epicenter
Trauma and bariatric surgeon Matthew Martin, MD completed five combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, but not even a war zone could compare to the harsh realities of a frenetic New York City hospital at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in April.
“It was the worst mass casualty scene I have ever seen. We were seeing overwhelming numbers of patients who were gravely ill, and resources were limited,” said Dr. Martin who recently…
July 2020 OCC Advocacy Report
Prepared by Chris Gallagher, OCC Washington Representative
In this report: TROA Cosponsors Highlight Obesity/COVID Link, OCAN Comments on HELP Committee Pandemic White Paper, and more.