Rockville, MD - September 23, 2026 — The Obesity Society released the following statement in response to reports that the administration is considering an executive order that could give political appointees greater authority over National Institutes of Health (NIH) research funding decisions: “The Obesity Society strongly opposes any effort to inject political ideology into decisions [...]
Rockville, MD - September 23, 2026 — The Obesity Society released the following statement in response to reports that the administration is considering an executive order that could give political appointees greater authority over National Institutes of Health (NIH) research funding decisions: “The Obesity Society strongly opposes any effort to inject political ideology into decisions [...]
September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: CMS-1848-P, Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies [...]
Rockville, MD - July 14, 2026 — The Obesity Society (TOS) has announced the appointment of Leanne Redman, MS, PhD, FTOS, as editor-in-chief of Obesity, its official journal. Obesity is a premier peer-reviewed journal that publishes innovative research and timely scientific developments across the spectrum of obesity science, helping to advance understanding, prevention, and [...]
The Honorable Russell VoughtDirectorOffice of Management and Budget725 17th Street, NWWashington, DC 20503 Re: OMB-2026-0034, Proposed Revisions to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards Dear Director Vought: The Obesity Society (TOS) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Office of Management and Budget's proposed revisions to the Uniform Administrative [...]
Food and Drug Administration Dockets Management Staff (HFA–305) 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Docket No. FDA–2026–N–3499 – Obesity and Drug Dosing: Clinical Pharmacology Considerations Dear Sir or Madam: The Obesity Society appreciates the Food and Drug Administration’s decision to establish this public docket on obesity and drug dosing. This request [...]
Organizational Sign-On Letter Regarding the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program and Comprehensive Obesity Care Dear Administrator Oz: On behalf of the undersigned organizations representing [...]
Obesity Groups Oppose New Virginia State Employee Health Plan Coverage Rules for FDA-Approved Obesity Management Medications The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), The Obesity Society (TOS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) strongly object to the Virginia state employee health plan’s new coverage policy surrounding “weight loss GLP-1 Prior Authorization criteria” detailed [...]
Obesity Groups Urge Massachusetts’ House and Senate Budget Conferees to maintain MassHealth and GIC Coverage for Comprehensive Obesity Care The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), The Obesity Society (TOS), and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) strongly oppose Governor Healey and the Group Insurance Commission’s (GIC) efforts to eliminate Medicaid and state [...]
Rockville, MD - June 9, 2026 — In a significant step forward for advancing science to support public health, the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) and The Obesity Society (TOS) are proud to announce a new strategic alliance that unites two leading scientific organizations under a shared vision: advancing health through the best in [...]