For millions of people living with obesity, the class of weight-loss medications known as GLP-1 agonists have been game-changers (think Wegovy and …
Turning 65 and Getting on Medicare? You Could Lose Coverage for Obesity Care
The American Medical Association recognized obesity as a disease in 2013, but it can still be hard to get treatment. Access to obesity care, such as …
Are you living with obesity and wondering how to make sure you get the care you need and deserve? If you need health insurance for 2024, ask your …
If you live with obesity, getting the medical care and other support you deserve can be tough. Insurance may not cover all the latest treatments or …
It’s always a successful day at the office for Fatima Cody Stanford, M.D., M.P.H.,M.P.A., when she can look at a patient’s chart, see a diagnosis of …
This story is part of HealthyWomen's Reclaim Your Wellness partnership with Black Women's Health Imperative. Reviewed by Ariana Chao, Ph.D. Patty Nece has …
How to talk about obesity Do say: People living with obesity. Don’t say: Obese people, fat people or overweight people. How to think about obesity Do …
SLIDE 1 Living with Obesity? Quick tips for how to navigate health insurance coverage for obesity care SLIDE 2 Obesity is a disease that affects 4 out of …
Other health insurance terms to know Health insurance has its own terminology, which can be confusing. Some key health insurance terms to know include: …