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Who gets weight loss drugs covered by insurance? In North Carolina, being on Medicaid helps.
North Carolina stopped covering weight loss drugs such as Ozempic for state employees without diabetes. But it extended coverage for Medicaid recipients.Top stories - NBC News - 4 hours ago -
Biden proposes weight loss drug coverage requirements for Medicare and Medicaid
Weight loss drugs like Wegovy, Zepbound and Ozempic would be covered by Medicare and Medicaid under a Biden administration proposal.Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Biden proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover weight-loss drugs for obese Americans
Millions of obese Americans would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Zepbound covered by Medicare or Medicaid under a new rule the Biden administration proposed Tuesday ...Health - ABC News - Yesterday -
Biden proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover weight-loss drugs for 7.4m people
Move aims to tackle US’s chronic obesity problem, but poses a challenge to Trump’s incoming administration. The Biden administration is proposing to make “miracle” weight loss drugs free for ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Biden proposes expanded coverage for weight loss drugs under Medicare, Medicaid
The Biden administration has proposed a plan for Medicare and Medicaid to offer coverage for weight loss medications, such as Ozempic and Wegovy.Politics - NBC News - Yesterday -
Biden proposes weight loss drug coverage by Medicare, Medicaid
President Biden's proposal for Medicaid and Medicare coverage for weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy could draw opposition from the drug industry and President-elect Donald Trump's ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Why Biden is proposing weight loss drug Medicare, Medicaid coverage
President Biden's proposal to expand Medicaid and Medicare coverage for some weight loss drugs could impact thousands of Americans. CBS News' Alexander Tin breaks down what's known about the ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
More Large U.S. Employer Health Plans Covering Weight-Loss Drugs
A survey by consulting firm Mercer shows that close to half of U.S. companies with more than 500 employees now cover drugs such as Wegovy, Ozempic, and Zepbound.Business - Inc. - November 20 -
Biden seeks Medicare and Medicaid coverage of popular but costly weight-loss drugs for millions of Americans
Biden seeks Medicare and Medicaid coverage of popular but costly weight-loss drugs for millions of AmericansHealth - ABC News - 2 days ago -
New White House rule would make weight loss drugs available for people on Medicare and Medicaid
A New White House proposal would make Medicare and Medicaid cover GLP-1 weight loss drugs for people who are obese. The move would expand affordable access to the drugs to some 7.4 million people. ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
New White House rule would make weight loss drugs available for people on Medicare and Medicaid
A New White House proposal would make Medicare and Medicaid cover GLP-1 weight loss drugs for people who are obese. The move would expand affordable access to the drugs to some 7.4 million people. ...Politics - CBS News - Yesterday -
Venom Helped Create Weight-Loss Drugs. What Else Could It Do For Us?
A study of Gila monster venom helped start the revolution in weight-loss drugs. But scientists think that’s just the beginning.Science - The New York Times - November 14 -
Allyson Felix partners in helping North Carolina mothers get childcare to vote
Allyson Felix, a nine-time Olympic track and field medalist, is partnering with the non-profit Chamber of Mothers to secure childcare for women voters throughout early voting and the general ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Obesity Drugs Would Be Covered by Medicare and Medicaid Under Biden Proposal
The proposed rule could give millions of Americans access to the new drugs; it will also put pressure on the incoming Trump administration.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Biden wants drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic covered by Medicare, Medicaid
Millions of Americans would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid under a rule the Biden administration has proposed.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Biden wants drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic covered by Medicare, Medicaid
Millions of Americans would be eligible to have popular drugs used for weight loss like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid under a rule the Biden administration has proposed.Politics - CBS News - 21 hours ago -
Obesity Drugs Would Be Covered by Medicare and Medicaid Under Biden Proposal
The proposed rule could give millions of Americans access to the new drugs; it will also put pressure on the incoming Trump administration.Health - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Weight-loss-drug makers’ stocks get a boost from new Biden coverage proposal, but will it hold up?
The stocks of companies that make the new class of drugs to treat obesity and manage diabetes were higher across the board early Tuesday, after the Biden administration proposed a rule that would ...Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
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 billion proposal from the Biden administration is blessed by ...Health - ABC News - Yesterday -
Nurse’s death linked to approved weight-loss drug
Susan McGowan from North Lanarkshire died two weeks after taking the drug tirzepatide, brand name Mounjaro.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
Kansas sweating out a victory vs. North Carolina in November will help the Jayhawks get ready for March
It's just the first week of the season, but No. 1 KU and No. 9 UNC played a game that was worthy of a matchup for the NCAA titleSports - CBS Sports - November 9 -
Weight loss drug industry injects wealth into Novo Nordisk home country
Drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have slimmed down Hollywood stars — and millions of non-celebrities worldwide— while adding great heft to the economy of Novo Nordisk's home country, Denmark.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
Viking Therapeutics’ weight-loss pill shows ‘great outcome’ in trial
The stock, which enjoys the unusual position of having all buy ratings from the 13 analysts offering coverage on FactSet, has been on a tear this year, gaining 270% to date in 2024.Business - MarketWatch - November 4 -
Counterfeit weight loss drugs sold online as demand for cheaper options grows
A surge in counterfeit versions of popular weight loss drugs is raising health concerns. U.S. Customs is intercepting fake medications with potentially harmful effects. Tom Hanson reports on the ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
Counterfeit weight loss drugs feed demand for cheaper options
Record demand for Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight loss drugs is fueling a surge of dangerous knockoffs.Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
Ozempic, Wegovy popularity leads to rise of fake weight loss drugs
The demand for weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy has led to a flood of fake drugs hitting the market. However, these counterfeit medicines can be harmful to people's health. Tom Hanson has ...Top stories - CBS News - November 9 -
Surging diabetes rate underscores vast opportunity in weight-loss drugs
The number of adults diagnosed with diabetes has more than quadrupled since 1990 and now stands above 800 million, according to new data released in The Lancet on World Diabetes Day.Business - MarketWatch - November 14 -
RFK Jr. is not a fan of weight-loss drugs or vaccines. Stocks are tanking.
The stocks of companies that make or are developing the new class of weight-loss and diabetes-management drugs were sharply lower Friday, after President-elect Donald Trump named Robert F. Kennedy ...Business - MarketWatch - November 16 -
Employers Get Pressure to Pay for Drugs Like Wegovy
Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk representatives get face time with companies in hopes they will cover their weight-loss drugs.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 19 -
Novo Nordisk Launches Wegovy Weight-Loss Drug in China
The first prescription for the drug in China will reportedly be issued at a public hospital in Shanghai this week and will cost about $193 for a one-month supply of the lowest starter dose.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 19 -
Weight-loss drugs can improve kidney health, study finds
Analysis involving more than 85,000 people showed risk of worsening function was reduced by 22%. Weight-loss drugs can reduce the risk of worsening kidney function, kidney failure and dying from ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Biden proposes huge expansion of US weight-loss drug coverage
State-backed insurance programmes would fund drugs for obese patients without separate health conditionsWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
New Obesity Drug MariTide Helps Patients Lose Up to 20% of Weight, Early Data Shows
The drug, which is named MariTide and delivered in a monthly injection, is some time away from being sold.Business - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Why Thanksgiving may feel different for Americans on weight loss drugs
This may be the first Thanksgiving for millions of Americans who are on GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, Zepbound or Wegovy.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Not just for weight loss: Wegovy may help curb alcohol addiction
The blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may help people cut back on drinking, new research published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry suggests.Top stories - NBC News - November 13
