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AMA urges insurance coverage parity for emerging obesity treatment options

AMA will urge health insurers to provide coverage of available FDA-approved weight-loss drugs, including GLP-1 medications

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 9, 2023

In the news: Evidence of “long cold” syndrome found, American Heart Association identifies new condition, stroke deaths projected to rise 50% and more.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 2, 2023

In the news: "Morning-after pill” for STDs, another updated COVID shot approved, popular weigh loss drugs have rare, but serious risks and more.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 18, 2023

In the news: Added sugar raises CHD risk, morning exercise could improve weight loss, processed foods linked to depression and more.

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What doctors wish patients knew about bariatric surgery

Metabolic and bariatric surgery can help patients with obesity get healthier. Two AMA member obesity specialists share more.

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What doctors wish patients knew about anti-obesity medication

Over 40% of Americans have obesity and biological realities make weight loss hard to sustain. Learn more with two obesity medicine physicians.

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AMA in the News: July 2023

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for July 2023.

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With U.S. obesity rate over 40%, 3 treatment keys for doctors

The AMA recognized obesity as a disease a decade ago, yet the epidemic has worsened. Learn how physicians can address obesity like any other condition.

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Questions patients may have about weight-loss drugs

The rise in popularity of Wegovy, Ozempic and other anti-obesity medications, has led to more questions among patients with obesity or type 2 diabetes.

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