These are some important and interesting articles I came across, courtesy of OAC (Obesity Action Coalition).

• Bariatric Surgery Gets High Marks for Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Risk Reduction
• Data is Power: Michigan Fights Childhood Obesity by Tracking It
• Weight-loss Programs Might Save Medicare Billions
• How to Talk about Weight with Your Child

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to Cover Behavioral Therapy for Obesity