Posted by Michael Wonder on 12 Mar 2023
Medicare Part D coverage of anti-obesity medications — challenges and uncertainty ahead
11 March 2023 - Obesity is highly prevalent in the United States — affecting more than 41% of adults, including a similar percentage of older adults — and is linked to myriad health problems, such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, arthritic conditions, and some cancers.
Obesity is associated with at least $174 billion in annual excess health care spending, with the highest excess expenditures occurring once people reach their 60s (approximately $1,500 to $3,000 per person annually).
