Obesity Action Coalition

Starbucks has built a reputation for offering strong employee benefits. Just last month, the company highlighted an independent analysis from Aon that ranked Starbucks No. 1 in overall hourly benefits value among more than 60 U.S. retail companies.

That is why a newly reported change to its health coverage is especially concerning.

Beginning in Octob...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 21, 2026  

Obesity Action Coalition Calls on Starbucks to Reverse Decision to End GLP-1 Coverage for Obesity

Tampa, FL —The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is calling on Starbucks to reverse its reported decisi...

For years, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) has advocated for common-sense patient safety reforms to strengthen oversight of compounded medications. OAC has consistently urged policymakers to improve transparency, strengthen adverse event reporting, enhance regulatory oversight and ensure people understand exactly what medication they are receiving.

At the same time,...

Creating meaningful change requires collaboration. The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is grateful for the companies and organizations that invest in our mission and help advance education, advocacy, awareness and support for people affected by obesity.

OAC’s Corporate Council brings together leaders across healthcare, research, biotechnology, pharmaceutical devel...

Three years after beginning obesity treatment, Karen isn’t interested in talking about her weight. She wants to talk about walking.

At 76 years old, Karen walks a mile and a half every day, goes to the gym four to five times a week for light strength and resistance training, travels to visit family and friends and spends time on the floor playing with her great-grandch...