AMA Sends TROA Letters of Support to Congress

On behalf of the physician and medical student members of the American Medical Association (AMA), Dr. James L. Madara, AMA CEO and Executive Vice President, writes to express support for the “Treat and Reduce Obesity Act.” This bill represents a real opportunity to treat, reduce, and prevent obesity in adults by making targeted therapy more widely available to Medicare beneficiaries, requiring Part D coverage of medications to treat obesity, and calling for further action at the federal level.

• Letter of Support to Rep. Kind

• Letter of Support to Rep. Reed

• Letter of Support to Sen. Carper

• Letter of Support to Sen. Cassidy