Let Medicare cover weight loss drugs to make America healthy
If Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Trump administration want to make America healthy again, they should let Medicare cover weight loss drugs.
For Many, Weight-Loss Drugs Are Pricey and Expanding Access Is Hard
Spend billions of dollars to cover anti-obesity drugs under Medicare and Medicaid, or deny more than 7 million people access to a potentially lifesaving treatment. The decision represents an inflection point in how the U.
US FDA Says Shortage of Novo's Weight-Loss Drug Resolved
All doses of Novo's diabetes treatment Ozempic and weight-loss drug Wegovy were listed as available on the FDA's website in October, but the treatments were not taken off the offi
Hims Stock Crashes After FDA Resolves Weight-Loss Drugs Shortage
Hims stock dropped sharply Friday after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the shortage of widely-used weight-loss and diabetes drugs has been resolved. The FDA website indicated that the shortage of Novo Nordisk's Ozempic and Wegovy has ended.
Ozempic and Wegovy shortage ends, setting up weight loss drug showdown
Ozempic and Wegovy, the popular GLP-1 drugs for diabetes and weight loss, are no longer in short supply, the FDA declared Friday. Why it matters: That's good news for Novo Nordisk (whose stock rose 5% Friday) and potentially bad news for Hims & Hers (which fell 26%).
The Ozempic shortage is over, a big threat to off-brand weight loss drug sellers
The shortage of Novo Nordisk’s (NVO) blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss drugs is officially over, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Does Medicare Cover Ozempic?
Over 40% of U.S. adults meet the medical classification for obesity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and ...
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Paying For GLP-1s: If Medicare Starts, Will Other Insurers Follow Suit?
If the CMS rule to cover obesity medications is finalized, coverage will increase by other insurers, experts predicted. HHS ...
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Is Zepbound Covered by Medicare?
Due to current legislation regarding weight loss drugs, it is not yet available to Medicare recipients. But in November 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed ...
One of the hottest retention factors in 2025 comes with a big cost
Some workers are willing to trade vacation days or go back to the office in exchange for weight-loss drug coverage by their ...
Trump is unlikely to end Medicare drug price talks — here's what that means for patients and pharma
Trump could either weaken the negotiations in a way that benefits the pharmaceutical industry, or try to achieve even deeper ...
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Does Medicare Cover Mounjaro for Type 2 Diabetes?
Medicare does not currently cover weight loss medications, but it may cover Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes. Coverage may depend on your prescription drug plan type, and out-of-pocket costs may ...
Dr. Mehmet Oz Holds Millions From Companies That He'd Wield Power Over if Confirmed, Report Shows
Dr. Mehmet Oz holds millions of dollars worth of shares in health insurance, fertility, pharmaceutical and vitamin companies ...
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Anthem Medicare Supplement Review 2025
Most Anthem Medicare Supplement plans include some extras, such as gym memberships, weight loss programs and holistic health programs addressing food security and preventative care. In some ...