Medicare BALANCE Obesity Drug Pilot Collapses
Medicare's BALANCE obesity drug pilot has failed after insurers declined to join, forcing the government to seek alternative GLP-1 coverage paths.
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Medicare's BALANCE obesity drug pilot has failed after insurers declined to join, forcing the government to seek alternative GLP-1 coverage paths.
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FDA has warned 70+ telehealth companies over compounded GLP-1 drugs, with scrutiny now extending to affiliated medical groups and prescribing networks.