Obesity

FDA approval of Wegovy expands coverage access for Medicare beneficiaries

April 24, 2024 - Following new FDA approvals for Wegovy, one in four Medicare beneficiaries with obesity may gain coverage access to the drug to reduce the risk of heart attacks and stroke, according to KFF data. The FDA’s approval of using Wegovy to combat the risk of heart attacks and stroke in people with cardiovascular disease who are overweight or obese...


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How Overall, Out-of-Pocket Costs of Obesity Escalated in 10 Years

by Kelsey Waddill

Obesity was linked to higher healthcare spending and higher out-of-pocket costs for individuals in employer-sponsored health plans, according to a Peterson-Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) Health System...