Table 2.

Five illustrative advocacy successes of the Obesity Medicine Association [29].

Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Advocacy Initiatives
Advocate for comprehensive obesity care monetary and supply coverage of anti-obesity medications, intensive behavior therapy, and surgery, as well as Medicaid coverage at the state level
Advocate for evidence-based obesity care with state medical boards
Advocate for the passage of the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) at the federal level
Established strategic partnerships including OAC, OCAN, and AMA to help reduce bias and stigma surrounding patients with obesity and management of obesity
Educating and empowering OMA members on matters of advocacy

OAC: Obesity Action Coalition.

OCAN: Obesity Care Advocacy Network.

AMA: American Medical Association.