Obesity
Obesity affects 2 in 5 Americans, and it is a significant factor to the development of cardiovascular diseases. Individuals with obesity are at a much higher risk of experiencing heart attack, stroke and other related complications, like obstructive sleep apnea.
Take Action
Obesity is an epidemic in the United States. The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (H.R.4818) offers pragmatic solutions. 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.
Root Cause: How America’s Obesity Epidemic Drives Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes
Protecting public health requires policymakers at all levels to recognize the root-cause relationship linking obesity to cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
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.