Medicare Part D Coverage of Antiobesity Medications — Challenges and Uncertainty Ahead
Khrysta Baig, Stacie B. Dusetzina, David D. Kim, Ashley A. Leech
Abstract
Interview with Dr. Ashley Leech on the potential implications of Medicare Part D covering medications for obesity treatment. (11:22)Download Medicare could soon be compelled to cover antiobesity medications, which intensifies the need to address questions of effectiveness and cost among its beneficiaries.
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