Medicaid, Obesity

Biden Says Medicare, Medicaid Should Cover Obesity Drugs—What Could That Mean for Access?
The Biden Administration released plans for a new rule that would require Medicare and Medicaid to cover anti-obesity medications. But it's not clear if the proposed change will go into effect.
Should Medicare, Medicaid Cover Anti-Obesity Drugs? Doctors Speak Out
Joe Biden wants diabetes drugs that aid weight loss and treat obesity, such as Wegovy, to fall under Medicare and Medicaid.
7.4 million Americans could gain Medicare or Medicaid coverage for anti-obesity drugs under Biden proposal
Millions more senior citizens and lower-income Americans could obtain coverage for costly anti-obesity drugs under a proposal being unveiled Tuesday by the Biden administration.
Biden proposes Medicare, Medicaid cover pricey weight-loss drugs for obese Americans
Millions of Americans could soon have access to weight-loss medications that some have called "miracle drugs."
What to Know About Biden’s Plan for Weight-Loss Drugs, Medicaid and Medicare
The Biden administration proposed a rule for Medicare and Medicaid to cover the costs of weight-loss drugs for millions of Americans with obesity.
Biden wants drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic covered by Medicare, Medicaid
Biden wants Medicare, Medicaid to cover pricey weight loss drugs such as Wegovy
The Biden administration wants to expand coverage of anti-obesity medications to millions on Medicare, Medicaid.
Biden Proposes Expanded Medicare, Medicaid Coverage of Obesity Drugs
Current rules for the Medicare and Medicaid government health insurance programs cover the use of drugs such as Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy for certain conditions like diabetes, but not for obesity as a condition on its own.
Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk’s Obesity Moat Just Got Stronger
The obesity duopoly has been pierced as Amgen positions itself to have a drug on the market in a few years. While this adds ...
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Fat cells have a 'memory' of obesity, study finds
Most people who lose weight through dieting will see it creep back up, leading to a cycle of "yo-yo dieting" that's hard on ...
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Preventing obesity is the best solution — until then, there are drugs
Insurers, including the state, might consider serving up exercise and cooking classes along with the prescription.
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Does being overweight in high-obesity areas reduce social challenges?
Although obesity remains one of our most pressing global health concerns, new research reveals an interesting twist.
Amgen Obesity Drug More Effective Than Competitors
A new weight loss drug called MariTide caused 20 percent weight loss in a recent trial, even better than Wegovy or Ozempic.
Cheap Ozempic? How millions of Americans with obesity may get access to costly weight-loss drugs
Millions of obese Americans would get access to popular weekly injectables that would help them shed pounds quickly if a $35 ...
Fewer Fast Food Outlets Might Help Prevent Childhood Obesity: Study
More than 390 million children and adolescents were overweight or obese as of 2022, according to the World Health ...
New Obesity Drug MariTide Helps Patients Lose Up to 20% of Weight, Early Data Shows
The pharmaceutical manufacturer Amgen announced on Tuesday that an experimental obesity drug helped patients lose up to 20 ...
Biohaven's Revenue Path: SCA And Obesity Therapies
Biohaven's pipeline includes Troriluzole for SCA, BHV-2100 for migraines, and Taldefgrobep Alfa for SMA. See why BHVN stock ...
Congress Must Address America's Obesity Crisis | Opinion
Congress has been considering bipartisan solutions to help address the growing obesity problem for over a decade now.