The results of this week’s poll about health insurance coverage of GLP-1s for weight loss.
This week, we asked our readers if they think health insurance should cover GLP-1s for weight loss.
The results are in, and a majority (63%) think health insurance should cover GLP-1s for weight loss.
Specifically, 36% of readers agreed that Medicare should offer coverage because doing so would encourage coverage by private insurers. In addition, just over a quarter of readers (27%) believe in coverage because so many people have obesity, and obesity is a major risk factor for many chronic healthcare conditions.
We want to know what you’re thinking! Every Monday morning, the editors of Managed Healthcare Executive are posing a question to our readers about a timely issue in U.S. healthcare. We collect your answer and post the results on Friday.
DC Roundtable: Patrick Cooney of The Federal Group Drops the Latest on PBM Legislation in Washington
April 11th 2024In this episode of "DC Roundtable," Peter Wehrwein, managing editor of Managed Healthcare Executive, spoke with Patrick Cooney, president of The Federal Group, a lobbying and strategic planning firm in Washington, D.C., about recent developments in Washington concerning PBMs.
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