Prepared by Chris Gallagher, OCC Washington Representative
In this report: OCW February 28th and March 4th Advocacy Days, Legislative & Regulatory Update on TROA, and OCC Leaders Submit Testimony Supporting Anti-Weight Discrimination Bill
Newswise — NEWBERRY, FL – Nov. 11, 2021– A new Cleveland Clinic study shows that patients with obesity and advanced fatty liver disease who had bariatric surgery (weight-loss surgery) significantly lowered their risk for severe liver disease and serious cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke, compared to patients who did not have the surgery. The study was published online today in JAMA.
Researchers found bariatric surgery was associated…
In this issue: Funding Opportunity from the National Cancer Institute Announced, Integrated Health Members Patient Education Survey, Advocacy/Access to Care Committee Updates, and more.