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Colorado passes first legislation for eating disorder prevention — with some rollbacks
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For the first time in state history, the Colorado legislature last week passed measures to specifically address the issue of eating disorders. If signed into law by the governor, Senate Bill 14 will create a statewide program to educate and maintain a resource bank on disordered eating research, prevention, intervention and treatments. Senate Bill 176 will prohibit insurance providers…
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Colorado advances eating disorder prevention, intervention bills: ‘It’s time we take a stand’
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In Colorado and nationwide, around one in 10 people will be diagnosed with an eating disorder in their lifetime. State lawmakers are trying to address that with a new pair of bills. The Senate Health and Human Services Committee advanced Senate Bill 14 and Senate Bill 176 on Thursday. If signed into law, SB 14 would create a statewide…
