Brokers’ & Employers’ Critical Role in Fighting the Obesity Epidemic

Date: Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Time: 2pm ET | 11am PT
Cost: Complimentary

Sponsored by: Diabetes Leadership Council

According to the CDC, the U.S. obesity rate was 41.9% as of March 2020. Experts have declared this a public health crisis, but insurers and employers have been slow to recognize their role in fighting this costly, chronic disease. Approximately half of the country gets their health coverage through an employer-related plan so it’s true that employers and benefits providers play a critical role in the health of Americans. Any meaningful inroads into the fight against obesity will require employers to play a leading role through obtaining the right benefits for their organization. Explore the impact you can have in the fight against obesity, and discover tangible steps to consider in reducing obesity rates as well as lowering overall long-term health costs.

Join this complimentary webcast to discover the scope of the crisis caused by the obesity epidemic, and what impact brokers and employers can have. You’ll also learn about:

  • The array of new treatment options and the importance of access to preventive care
  • The disproportionate impact obesity has on communities of color
  • The importance of chronic disease de-stigmatization around obesity
  • And more!

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Speakers:

George J. Huntley (Moderator) Chief Executive Officer | Diabetes Leadership Council
Dr. Carlos Campos Clinical Adjunct Professor | University of Texas Health Science Center
Dr. Eden Miller CEO | Diabetes and Obesity Care
Rebecca L. Pearl, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Clinical and Health Psychology | University of Florida
Alison Sexton Ward Research Scientist, USC Schaeffer Center | University of Southern California



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