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Kim Ledgerwood

Editorial Director, HealthyWomen

As HealthyWomen’s editorial director, Kim oversees the production of all content and ensures that it is aligned with our mission, meets our high editorial standards and captures our brand voice.

Kim is an award-winning editor and copywriter with more than 25 years of experience. She started her career as a copywriter and broadcast producer at the Southeast’s largest full-service advertising agency, The Tombras Group. Since then, she has edited and written for a wide variety of clients, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to indie authors across multiple industries and topics.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, as well as a master’s degree in communications/advertising from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Kim lives in Maryland with her husband, three children and a menagerie of pets.

Jacquelyne Froeber

Senior Editor, HealthyWomen

Jacquelyne Froeber is an award-winning journalist and editor. She holds a BA in journalism from Michigan State University. She is the former editor-in-chief of Celebrated Living magazine and has editing and writing experience for print and online publications, including Health magazine, Coastal Living magazine and AARP.org.

As a breast cancer survivor, Jacquelyne encourages everyone to perform self-exams and get their yearly mammograms.

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Congressional Briefing – Obesity: The Cost of No Coverage

Learn about the impacts of a lack of coverage for obesity treatments

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Obesity is a chronic disease that increases risk of other serious health conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and certain cancers. With 4 out of 10 American adults living with obesity, access to and insurance coverage for treatment options is essential.

The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) was reintroduced this Congress with the goal of expanding Medicare coverage to include screening for and treatment of obesity, as well as coverage of FDA-approved medications for chronic weight management. Similar legislation is being introduced at the state level as well.

Learn about the real-world impacts, including the economic toll, that a lack of obesity treatment coverage has on women.

Opening Remarks

Beth Battaglino

Beth Battaglino, RN-C
President and CEO, HealthyWomen

Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-IN

Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-IN
Co-Sponsor, Treat and Reduce Obesity Act

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-FL

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-FL
Co-Sponsor, Treat and Reduce Obesity Act

Moderator

\u200bElizabeth Garner, M.D., MPH

Elizabeth Garner, M.D., MPH
Immediate Past President, American Medical Women's Association
Former Chief Scientific Officer, Ferring Pharmaceuticals

Speakers

Alicia Shelly, M.D., FACP, DABOM

Alicia Shelly, M.D., FACP, DABOM
Founder, Healthy Living for Life

\u200bJessi Macdonald

Jessi Macdonald
Woman living with obesity

\u200bChad D. Meyerhoefer, Ph.D.

Chad D. Meyerhoefer, Ph.D.
Chair of the Department of Economics, Lehigh University
Research Associate, National Bureau of Economic Research

Thank you to our briefing co-sponsors:

Alliance for Patient Access
awhp logo
amwa logo
National Headache Foundation
oac logo
oma logo
weight watchers logo
women heart logo


This educational resource was created with support from Eli Lilly and Company.

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