February 2021 OCC Advocacy Report

Prepared by Chris Gallagher, OCC Washington Representative In this report: OCAN March 1st and 5th Advocacy Days, OCAN Leaders Follow...

Lessons Learned From My First 5 Years in Private Practice

Dr. Shiva Seetahal shares tips and tricks about how to set up a new bariatric program. He lists important factors...

January 2021 OCC Advocacy Report

Prepared by Chris Gallagher, OCC Washington Representative In this report: OCAN Leaders Meet with Biden Transition Team, TROA Report Language...

RE-VISION: The Future of ASMBS

The ASMBS 2021 Weekend Meeting Thank you for joining us for the ASMBS 2021 Weekend Meeting – RE-VISION: The Future...

November 2020 OCC Advocacy Report

Prepared by Chris Gallagher, OCC Washington Representative In this report: Pandemic Relief and TROA Kicked to Lame Duck Session, OCAN...

Sens. Cassidy and Carper Letter to CMS on Obesity

Senators Cassidy and Carper Call for Medicare to Cover Obesity Drugs Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

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...

May 2020 OCC Advocacy Report

Prepared by Chris Gallagher, OCC Washington Representative In this report: TROA inclusion in COVID-19 Relief Package, Increased CMS Payments, and...

Web-based Calculator Predicts Risk of Death, Complications from Diabetes and Obesity

Evidence-based prediction tool designed to help patients decide between metabolic surgery and standard medical therapy.

October 2019 OCC Advocacy Report

Prepared by Chris Gallagher, OCC Washington Representative In this report: OCAN Advocacy Day Recap and TROA Updates