Medicare and Medicaid would cover Ozempic, Wegovy under new Biden rule
The Biden administration on Tuesday proposed requiring Medicare and Medicaid to cover anti-obesity drugs.Why it matters: The rule would expand access to the medications for millions of Americans struggling with obesity, who are at higher risk of diabetes, stroke and cardiovascular disease, according to a White House fact sheet.The proposal could set up a conflict
The Biden administration on Tuesday proposed requiring Medicare and Medicaid to cover anti-obesity drugs.Why it matters: The rule would expand access to the medications for millions of Americans struggling with obesity, who are at higher risk of diabetes, stroke and cardiovascular disease, according to a White House fact sheet.The proposal could set up a conflict between pharmaceutical companies and Robert F…
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