Obesity Archives | National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Mon, 02 Jun 2025 21:19:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/wp-content/uploads/Favicon_NAH.png Obesity Archives | National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions 32 32 Summary of National Alliance Resources https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/2025-national-alliance-resources-summary/ Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:59:42 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=19583 A summary of the latest National Alliance resources.

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]]> Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Resource Kit https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd-resource-kit/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 21:29:29 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=19558 Recent advancements in the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of kidney disease have created an unprecedented opportunity for employers and other plan sponsors to intervene earlier to delay or prevent progression […]

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]]> Chronic Kidney Disease: Healthy Workforces, Sustainable Futures https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/benefits-support-lifesaving-kidney-care/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:43:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=19545 Recent advancements in the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of kidney disease have created an unprecedented opportunity for employers and other plan sponsors to intervene earlier to delay or prevent progression […]

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]]> More than 65 Organizations Call on Workplaces to Provide Comprehensive Obesity Care Coverage https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/more-than-65-organizations-call-on-workplaces-to-provide-comprehensive-obesity-care-coverage/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:16:39 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=19488 The post More than 65 Organizations Call on Workplaces to Provide Comprehensive Obesity Care Coverage appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> 68 healthcare orgs sign on to open letter pushing for enhanced obesity care coverage https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/68-healthcare-orgs-sign-on-to-open-letter-pushing-for-enhanced-obesity-care-coverage/ Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:20:45 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=19490 The post 68 healthcare orgs sign on to open letter pushing for enhanced obesity care coverage appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> How this employee lost 100 lbs using his employee benefits https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/how-this-employee-lost-100-lbs-using-his-employee-benefits/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 18:34:55 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=19277 The post How this employee lost 100 lbs using his employee benefits appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> National Alliance Survey Reveals Employers Using Innovative Payment Approaches Experienced Lower Healthcare Costs  https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/national-alliance-of-healthcare-purchaser-coalitions-survey-reveals-employers-using-innovative-payment-approaches-experienced-lower-healthcare-costs/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:59:03 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=17547 Pulse of the Purchaser study also finds obesity, women’s health and health equity are growing areas of benefits focus for employers in 2024 and beyond  WASHINGTON – OCTOBER 29, 2024 […]

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]]> Pulse of the Purchaser 2024 Survey Results https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/pulse-of-the-purchaser-2024-survey-results/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 21:38:56 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=17548 The Pulse of the Purchaser study gauges concerns and approaches of employers to address the workforce environment; whole person health, equity, women’s health, mental health and obesity management; fiduciary perspectives; pharmaceutical […]

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]]> Employer plans face GLP-1 anti-obesity drug rebate threats https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/employer-plans-face-glp-1-anti-obesity-drug-rebate-threats/ Fri, 27 Sep 2024 21:48:35 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=17373 The post Employer plans face GLP-1 anti-obesity drug rebate threats appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Letter to HELP Committee regarding pricing practices of GLP-1s https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/letter-to-help-committee-regarding-pricing-practices-of-glp-1s/ Tue, 24 Sep 2024 18:49:45 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=17343 Employers and purchasers are struggling to afford coverage of GLP-1s to treat obesity for their employees and dependents. To provide access to these drugs for those most in need, many […]

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]]> Workplace insurance could soon be stripped down https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/workplace-insurance-could-soon-be-stripped-down/ Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:48:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=17053 The post Workplace insurance could soon be stripped down appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> A day in the sun for a new sunscreen? https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/a-day-in-the-sun-for-a-new-sunscreen/ Fri, 31 May 2024 15:11:17 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=16763 The post A day in the sun for a new sunscreen? appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Why half of all workers may struggle to get weight-loss drug health insurance coverage https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/why-half-of-all-workers-may-struggle-to-get-weight-loss-drug-health-insurance-coverage/ Thu, 30 May 2024 20:51:52 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=16585 The post Why half of all workers may struggle to get weight-loss drug health insurance coverage appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> ‘The Time Is Now’: How Employers Can Offer Comprehensive Obesity Care https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/the-time-is-now-how-employers-can-offer-comprehensive-obesity-care/ Mon, 20 May 2024 13:15:23 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=16525 The post ‘The Time Is Now’: How Employers Can Offer Comprehensive Obesity Care appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Employers feel the side effects of drugmaker control over Wegovy, Ozempic costs https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/employers-feel-the-side-effects-of-drugmaker-control-over-wegovy-ozempic-costs/ Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:05:23 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=16194 The post Employers feel the side effects of drugmaker control over Wegovy, Ozempic costs appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Weight loss drug Wegovy is now approved for heart health — but that won’t mean broad insurance coverage just yet https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/weight-loss-drug-wegovy-is-now-approved-for-heart-health-but-that-wont-mean-broad-insurance-coverage-just-yet/ Sat, 16 Mar 2024 22:04:12 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=16021 The post Weight loss drug Wegovy is now approved for heart health — but that won’t mean broad insurance coverage just yet appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> What Ozempic can teach CFOs about drug costs https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/what-ozempic-can-teach-cfos-about-drug-costs/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 22:46:43 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=16010 The post What Ozempic can teach CFOs about drug costs appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Weight-loss drug restrictions shine spotlight on imbalance in obesity care https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/weight-loss-drug-restrictions-shine-spotlight-on-imbalance-in-obesity-care/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 22:56:13 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=16014 The post Weight-loss drug restrictions shine spotlight on imbalance in obesity care appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> National Alliance Releases Employer Recommendations to Address Obesity Coverage https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/national-alliance-of-healthcare-purchaser-coalitions-releases-employer-recommendations-to-address-obesity-coverage/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=15441 Resource includes position statement and benefit design considerations for anti-obesity medications including GLP-1s WASHINGTON – FEBRUARY 27, 2024 – Obesity affects more than 40% of the US population with far-reaching […]

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]]> Addressing Obesity through Holistic Design for Affordability and Sustainability https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/addressing-obesity-through-holistic-design-for-affordability-and-sustainability/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=15444 National Obesity Advisory Council Position Statement & Recommendations for Employers.

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]]> Six Reasons Why It’s So Hard to Get Your Weight-Loss Drugs https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/six-reasons-why-its-so-hard-to-get-your-weight-loss-drugs/ Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:24:55 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=15103 The post Six Reasons Why It’s So Hard to Get Your Weight-Loss Drugs appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Obesity, Women’s Health, Health Equity Among Top Benefit Focuses for Employers in 2024 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/obesity-womens-health-health-equity-among-top-benefit-focuses-for-employers-in-2024/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 14:20:59 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=15000 The post Obesity, Women’s Health, Health Equity Among Top Benefit Focuses for Employers in 2024 appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Pulse of the Purchaser 2023 Survey Results https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/pulse-of-the-purchaser/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:55:17 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=14686 The Pulse of the Purchaser study gauges concerns and approaches of employers to address the workforce environment; whole person health, equity, women’s health, mental health and obesity management; fiduciary perspectives; pharmaceutical […]

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]]> Lack of Confidence in Service Providers, Healthcare Affordability Among Top Employer Concerns per National Alliance Survey https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/lack-of-confidence-in-service-providers-healthcare-affordability-among-top-employer-concerns-per-national-alliance-survey/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:53:19 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=14683 Pulse of the Purchaser study also finds obesity, women’s health and health equity are growing areas of benefits focus for employers in 2024 and beyond WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 13, 2023 […]

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]]> Ozempic hype forces employer calls on obesity coverage https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/ozempic-hype-forces-employer-calls-on-obesity-coverage-2/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:44:07 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=14502 The post Ozempic hype forces employer calls on obesity coverage appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Ozempic Hype Forces Employer Calls on Obesity Coverage https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/ozempic-hype-forces-employer-calls-on-obesity-coverage/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:10:42 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=14341 The post Ozempic Hype Forces Employer Calls on Obesity Coverage appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> These 15 metro areas saw biggest jumps in Ozempic use. They might not be where you expect. https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/these-15-metro-areas-saw-biggest-jumps-in-ozempic-use-they-might-not-be-where-you-expect/ Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:56:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=14335 The post These 15 metro areas saw biggest jumps in Ozempic use. They might not be where you expect. appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Wegovy’s Potential Heart Benefit Factors Into Coverage Decisions https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/wegovys-potential-heart-benefit-factors-into-coverage-decisions/ Mon, 21 Aug 2023 22:17:09 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=14225 The post Wegovy’s Potential Heart Benefit Factors Into Coverage Decisions appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> The New Science of Obesity Rethinking our Approach https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/the-new-science-of-obesity-rethinking-our-approach/ Thu, 28 Apr 2022 21:16:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8931 Even though the American Medical Association (AMA) designated obesity as a disease over 10 years ago, employers have continued to address obesity as if it were treatable through lifestyle programs. […]

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]]> The New Science of Obesity https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/the-new-science-of-obesity/ Fri, 08 Apr 2022 21:25:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8956 The post The New Science of Obesity appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> The New Science of Obesity Rethinking our Approach https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/the-new-science-of-obesity-rethinking-our-approach-2/ Thu, 17 Feb 2022 22:44:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8999 The disease of obesity, a serious chronic condition, affects 42% of Americans and costs our healthcare system $150 billion annually. Even with this tremendous burden on the health and financial […]

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]]> Rethinking How Employers Support the Obesity Patient Journey https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/rethinking-how-employers-support-the-obesity-patient-journey/ Tue, 14 Dec 2021 22:59:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9041 The disease of obesity, a serious chronic condition, affects 42% of Americans and costs our healthcare system $150 billion annually.  This webinar covers one patient’s journey to wellness and evidence-based […]

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]]> A Fresh Look at Obesity and the Role of Bariatric Surgery: Enhancing your Benefit Design Approach https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/a-fresh-look-at-obesity-and-the-role-of-bariatric-surgery-enhancing-your-benefit-design-approach/ Thu, 02 May 2019 17:15:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9123 Obesity remains a leading driver of morbidity and cost for employed populations. This webinar discusses the state of the obesity battle and where bariatric surgery fits within the range of […]

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]]> Developing A Multi-Stakeholder Approach to Address Obesity as a Disease: A Guidebook for Creating an Obesity Forum https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/developing-a-multi-stakeholder-approach-to-address-obesity-as-a-disease-a-guidebook-for-creating-an-obesity-forum/ Thu, 04 Apr 2019 16:43:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9109 This guide is intended to provide a roadmap for other coalitions to 1) engage local constituencies to understand Obesity as a disease; 2) identify the multiple players needed to effectively […]

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