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In The Spotlight: Military Committee

Committee Mission The mission of the Military Committee is to support uniformed services in improving care for bariatric patients within...
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In The Spotlight: IH Support Group Committee

Committee Mission The mission of the IH Support Group Committee is to promote the development of support groups in bariatric...
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In The Spotlight: Board Certification Committee

Committee Mission The mission of the Board Certification Committee is to establish and maintain high standards for professionals in metabolic...
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In The Spotlight: Access to Care Committee

Committee Mission The mission of the Access to Care Committee is to advance legislative and policy efforts for equitable access...
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In The Spotlight: Bariatric Surgery Training Committee

Committee Mission The mission of the Bariatric Surgery Training Committee is to elevate education, certification, and professional development standards in...
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Celebrating Black History Month

At ASMBS, we recognize that health disparities disproportionately affect the Black community, particularly in the realms of obesity and metabolic...
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ASMBS Statement on Recent Story in The New York Times

While we cannot comment on the specific allegations raised in a recent news story related to a public hospital system...
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January – February 2023 OCC Advocacy Report

Prepared by Christopher Gallagher, OCC Washington Representative 118th Congress Convenes: Advocates Evaluating Changes for TROA As the 118th Congress convened...
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November 2022 OCC Advocacy Report – Special Mid-Term Election Edition

Prepared by Christopher Gallagher, OCC Washington Representative MID-TERM ELECTIONS: Democrats Maintain Senate Control while GOP Flips Control of the House...
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October 2022 OCC Advocacy Report

Prepared by Christopher Gallagher, OCC Washington Representative Finance Committee Chair Wyden Asks CBO to Score the Treat and Reduce Obesity...