by admin | Jul 18, 2017 | legislation, Medicare
On Monday, February 27, 20107 the Obesity Care Advocacy Network (OCAN) and dietitians from across the United States met in Washington, D.C. to meet with members of Congress to advocate for the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) of 2017 and the establishment of a...
by | Jul 7, 2016 | Devon L. Golem, legislation, Nutrition Policy
This summer the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) was re-introduced into the legislative process. It was introduced to the House on May 18th (H.R. 2404) and to the Senate on June 4th, 2015 (S.1509). Like all bills, this one must be reported by Committee, passed...
by admin | Feb 9, 2016 | eblast, legislation, Phyllis Woodson
Please see the February 2016 Delegate’s Report below. Topics include Lead Exposure, the Spring HOD Meeting, Sponsorship, a new Position Paper, Primary Care Resources, and the latest from ACEND. Flint, Michigan & Lead Exposure The Academy is actively supporting...
