How Medicare can start covering a popular weight-loss drug for more people

Federal regulators' recent approval of anti-obesity drug Wegovy to reduce cardiovascular risks in overweight people opens the door for Medicare to cover the pricey treatment for more people — though takeup is likely to be slow initially. Why it matters: More than 40% of Medicare enrollees have at…#medicare #glp1 #kff #fda #centersformedicare #medicaidservices #cms #ahip #capstone #angelalamari
Source: Reuters: Health - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news