By Tammy Boyd and Dr. Michael Knight
Congress may soon enact a historic expansion of Medicare benefits to include services like dental, vision, and hearing. For millions of seniors, access to these services will be life changing.
But a critical issue is missing from the conversation around Medicare expansion, with serious consequences for millions of Americans nation’s health. Congress must also prioritize care for obesity, a national epidemic, dire health equity issue, and leading comorbidity for serious cases of COVID-19.
Continue reading Congress Must Change Outdated Medicare Restrictions on Obesity Care at The New Journal and Guide.
