MedCity News May 19, 2024
Scott Paddock

How employers are optimizing weight-loss medication cost and coverage

Nowadays, healthcare costs in the employer space feel a bit like standing on shifting sand. Right now, more than one-third of full-time employees in the U.S. are affected by obesity, and that number is expected to rise. So, are weight-loss medications like GLP-1s a healthcare holy grail? Not exactly – these medications have brought unprecedented health outcomes and health costs. With the volume of people affected by obesity, the cost goes beyond individual concern. Not only are GLP-1s expensive, but medical claims for individuals with obesity are double that of their counterparts. Businesses are now faced with tough decisions on how to foster a healthier workforce despite rising healthcare costs.

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