Congressional Briefing, The FREED ACT

Health Care, Insurance Coverage and Eating Disorders: Why We Need Reform and the FREED Act Now

September 24, 2009 4-5 PM
Cannon House Office Building Room 121
U.S. Capitol Complex


The EDC, in cooperation with Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-RI), held a Congressional Briefing on April 2 as part of its Lobby Days activities, on The FREED ACT (Federal Response to Eliminate Eating Disorders). FREED is a comprehensive eating disorders bill that will address research, treatment, and prevention services.

 

 

Health Care, Insurance Coverage and Eating Disorders:

Why We Need Reform and the FREED Act Now.

 

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