AGA members push states to provide obesity care (AGA)

Drs. Lisa Mathew (Colorado) and Violeta Popov (New York) are urging state lawmakers to mandate Medicaid coverage for obesity treatments, especially given the rising rates of metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) among Hispanic populations. In their local op-eds, both physicians emphasize that obesity is a root cause of MASLD and that prevention hinges on access to comprehensive care — from medication to lifestyle interventions.