"Medicare Expands Coverage to Include Wegovy for Heart Risk Patients"
TL;DR
Medicare and Medicaid will now cover weight-loss drugs like Wegovy for patients at risk of heart disease, providing benefits for those seeking to manage their weight and reduce their risk of heart-related issues.
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- Wegovy is now covered by Medicare for patients at risk of heart disease NPR
- Breakingviews - Obesity drugs inch closer to outsize expectations Reuters
- Medicare can now cover certain weight loss drugs in a big step for patients CNBC
- Medicare to cover obesity drugs, but not for weight loss The Hill
- Weight loss drug Wegovy gets Medicare coverage for treating heart risks Quartz
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