The Honorable Kathy Hochul Governor of New York State New York State Capitol Building Albany, NY 12224 Dear Governor Hochul, The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), The Obesity Society (TOS), and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) urge you and your Administration to support patient access to and coverage of comprehensive obesity care. Obesity is a complex, multi-factorial, and chronic disease that requires a comprehensive approach to care including prevention and wellness, nutrition counseling, intensive behavioral therapy, FDA-approved obesity medication, endo-bariatric procedures, and metabolic and bariatric surgery. It is the second leading preventable cause of death in [...]