Prevention
Prevention is the foremost goal for both patients and health care providers. See what measures stakeholders can take to improve preventative care.
Treat and Reduce Obesity Act
Obesity affects two in five Americans—and it is a significant factor in the development of cardiovascular disease. The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act would give Medicare the opportunity to cover obesity treatment, similar to how it covers treatment for other chronic conditions like hypertension and diabetes. Ask your legislators to support the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act
Blogs
Landmark Discovery Could Help Patients Cut Excess Weight
“A few of my patients are kids. Others are over age 90. But nearly all are overweight or obese.”
Letters & Statements
Statement on Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Proposed Rule on Obesity Coverage
December 17, 2024 Washington, DC– The Partnership to Advance Cardiovascular Health applauds the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ proposal to cover obesity treatments under Medicare and Medicaid. The announcement from CMS would allow a path to coverage to finally treat obesity as a disease, extending care for millions of Americans, saving lives and preventing […]
CMS Semaglutide Obesity Coverage
Letter to CMS on the need for obesity treatment coverage.
CMS Semaglutide Coverage Expansion Could Save Millions of Lives, Advocates Say
44 organizations across various disease states support an expansion of semaglutide coverage for Medicare and Medicaid patients.
Papers
Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body makes insulin.
A Country in Cardiovascular Crisis
Cardiovascular disease has long been the number one overall cause of death in the United States. Forecasts indicate the situation will worsen.
The Intersection: Cardiovascular Disease, Type 2 Diabetes and Patient-Centered Care
Cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes are two of the most common chronic illnesses in America. Together, they exact a serious and growing toll on public health.
The Unmet Needs of Heart Failure Patients
On November 13, 2020, the Partnership to Advance Cardiovascular Health hosted a virtual town hall meeting to explore the unmet needs of heart failure patients.