NEW: Expanding Medicare Coverage of Anti-Obesity Medicines
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Sunday, August 18, 2024 | The Latest Research, Commentary, and News from Health Affairs
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Expanding Medicare Coverage Of Anti-Obesity Medicines
The introduction of highly effective anti-obesity medication, such as Wegovy, has prompted debate over Medicare's prohibition on such products.
In an ahead-of-print article released this week, Benedic Ippolito and Joseph F. Levy explore how expanding Medicare coverage of these medications could increase annual spending ([link removed] ) by $3.1 billion to $6.1 billion.
After analyzing data associated with drug costs, real-world adherence rates, and potential changes to other health care spending, the researchers predict this increase in spending would occur regardless of a policy change.
To learn more about this study, be sure to join us for an upcoming Journal Club Even ([link removed] ) t on Tuesday, August 27, featuring author Benedic Ippolito.
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