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The new law has many provisions that support and promote an emphasis on prevention in general. Each of these provisions should focus on and maximize efforts to reduce obesity: All health plans including Medicaid and Medicare must cover preventive services without co-pays and deductibles. (Sec. 1001) Two new taskforces—the Preventive Services Task Force and Community Preventive Services Task Force—will examine evidence and promote effective preventive services. (Sec 4003) A new Prevention and Public Health Fund will ensure funding for prevention programs. (Sec. 4002) The National Prevention, Health Promotion, and Public Health Council will coordinate the promotion of prevention initiatives across government departments and agencies. (Sec. 4001) [Results] A recent report found that investing $10 per person in activities that focus on improving health status and preventing the development of chronic diseases could save the country more than $16 billion annually—mostly from reduced health care expenditures. [Fact] 
Prevention is critical to fighting obesity Obesity has likely accounted for up to $147 billion annually in direct care costs in recent years. Indirect costs of obesity include worker absenteeism, which is estimated to cost $4.3 billion annually, and lower worker productivity, which costs $506 per obese worker per year.
Tackling the Obesity Epidemic | Center for American Progress
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