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CMS Moved to Expand Obesity Drug Coverage. Private Insurers Need to Step Up.
This proposed rule signals an important shift in the federal approach to obesity management, aligning with the medical ...
Biden wants to cover weight loss meds. RFK Jr. would rather we just eat better.
The Biden administration proposed expanding coverage of weight loss medication to Medicaid and Medicare recipients. RFK Jr.
FDA approves anti-obesity drug as first sleep apnea medication
The US FDA approved Eli Lilly's Zepbound as the first ever medication for obstructive sleep apnea for patients who also have ...
IBX will no longer cover drugs like Ozempic when they are prescribed solely for weight loss
GLP-1 receptor agonists, which can cost around $1,300 a month, have caused an increase in premiums that “affect all members, ...
Elon Musk's 'Ozempic Santa' post turns heads, clashes with RFK Jr.'s stance
On Christmas Day, Elon Musk turned heads with a decadent photo by his tree. Dressed head-to-toe in a Santa costume, he ...
Rift in Trump world? Are Elon Musk and Robert F Kennedy Jr clashing over weight loss drugs?
Elon Musk, the richest man in the world and self-described ‘First Buddy’, on Wednesday signalled his support for weight loss ...
NYC’s health plan must cover anti-obesity drugs
Obesity continues to plague New Yorkers, affecting almost two out of every three adults in our state. That’s why I’m pushing ...
Here's the new rule that would expand coverage for anti-obesity medications in Medicare and Medicaid
The Biden administration has unveiled a major proposal to expand Medicare and Medicaid coverage for anti-obesity drugs, ...
Half a million people buying weight-loss jabs online because of ‘slow’ NHS rollout
More than half a million people are buying weight-loss injections online because of the “slow” rollout of the drugs by the ...
Pennsylvania Medicaid spent nearly $300 million on Wegovy and other anti-obesity drugs
Pennsylvania's Medicaid spending per enrollee on Wegovy, Zepbound, and other anti-obesity drugs was third-highest in the ...
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How Anti-Obesity Drugs are Redefining Pharma and Wellness
Two of the leading experts on anti-obesity drugs say the drugs are heralding a new era in medicine and could soon be used to treat a raft of other conditions. David Ricks, the chair and chief ...
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Proposed Rule Would Expand Medicare And Medicaid Coverage For Anti-Obesity Medications
On Tuesday, November 26, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a new statutory interpretation that, if finalized, would result in expanded Medicare and Medicaid coverage for ...