MedCity News January 4, 2026
Marissa Plescia

The Peterson Health Technology Institute outlined five key recommendations for employers seeking to design sustainable GLP-1 coverage.

As demand for GLP-1s skyrockets, employers are struggling with the cost to cover these expensive medications for their employees.

That’s why the Peterson Health Technology Institute, an independent evaluator of digital health solutions, recently released a guide for employers on GLP-1 coverage. It states that to help manage their budget and improve outcomes for employees when it comes to GLP-1s, many employers are turning to virtual solutions. There are three phases in which virtual solutions can help employers manage GLP-1 coverage, the guide shows:

  • Initiation: Providing limited GLP-1 coverage to support those most likely to benefit. This includes narrow prescriber networks...

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