Press Release: NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative Launches Nationwide Network of Community Neuroarts Coalitions
NeuroArts Blueprint
On November 12, the NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative launched the Community Neuroarts Coalitions (CNC) Network to support 11 communities across the U.S. using the power of the arts to improve health and well-being. Each CNC will create evidence-to-impact collaborations among local partners to translate the science of neuroarts into practical programs that enhance the health, well-being, cohesion, and resilience of their communities.
News Article: Medicare Can’t Afford Not To Cover Ozempic
A decision for whether Medicare will cover a revolutionary new class of weight-loss treatments, which include drugs like Zepbound and Wegovy, could be imminent, according to Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
News Article: CMS Administrator Dr. Oz on GLP-1 for weight loss in Medicare: You’ll be hearing more soon
CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz addressed the rising discussion around covering GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic and Wegovy) for weight loss under Medicare. Citing “a lot of action” in the space, Oz confirmed that a decision on whether to expand coverage for these high-cost treatments is imminent. Read or watch the video to hear his full comments on the future of this policy.
News Article: Oz speaks out about shutdown, Medicaid cuts, Medicare Advantage audits and more
At Public Health Grand Rounds at the Aspen Institute on October 6, Dr. Mehmet Oz addressed the fallout of the government shutdown and stood by key Republican policy decisions. Learn his position on the expiring ACA subsidies, the future of Medicare Advantage audits despite a court setback, and his agency’s plan to implement controversial Medicaid work requirements. Click to read the six biggest policy revelations.
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Press Release: Neuroarts Academic Network Launch
The Neuroarts Academic Network, launched in September 2025, is a key part of the NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative. Building on a baseline of core principles and findings, the Blueprint lays out both a five-year strategy and a longer-term, narrative-shifting path to culture change based on five core recommendations. Read more by clicking on the image.
Article: The “Blooming” Field of Neuroarts
Last October, nearly 6,000 neuroscientists experienced the power of the arts firsthand when an improvisational singer led them in creating harmony from a cacophony of sound. This musical interlude, which activated flow states and synchronized the audience, was part of a lecture by Susan Magsamen, founder and executive director of the International Arts + Mind Lab (IAM Lab).
