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Survey: Most Americans view obesity as a chronic disease deserving insurance coverage
Nearly two-thirds of Americans (63%) know that obesity is a chronic disease rather than a personal failure and more than 8 in 10 believe that insurance should cover its treatment, whether it be medications or surgeries, according to a new nationwide survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA). Adult Obesity Rate by State, 2024 (State of Obesity 2025: Better Policies for a Healthier America’, Trust for America’s Health) "
AGA: Not all patients should cease taking GLP-1 RAs prior to endoscopy
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released a rapid clinical practice update addressing the management of patients...
AGA supports reintroduction of bipartisan Treat and Reduce Obesity Act
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has announced support for the reintroduced Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA), which...
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