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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...
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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...
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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.
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August 2020 OCC Advocacy Report

Prepared by Chris Gallagher, OCC Washington Representative In this report: Senators Call on CMS to Update Medicare Coverage, OCAN Calls...
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July 2020 Top 5 on the 5th

In this issue: Safer Through Surgery statement released, interviews with ASMBS members making an impact during the COVID-19 pandemic, and...

East Meets West in the Fight Against COVID-19 in America’s Epicenter

ASMBS Profiles in Courage and Caring During COVID-19 Trauma and bariatric surgeon Matthew Martin, MD completed five combat deployments to...
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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...
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June 2020 Top 5 on the 5th

In this issue: #ASMBSisMe campaign is announced, statements from our Corporate Council regarding COVID-19, and new papers published by the...
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June 2020 OCC Advocacy Report

Prepared by Chris Gallagher, OCC Washington Representative In this report: House Champions Support TROA Inclusion in next COVID-19 Relief Package...
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May 2020 Top 5 on the 5th

In this issue: New COVID-19 and telemedicine resources, an advocacy update from Washington correspondent Chris Gallagher, and a call for support...