Weight loss drugs would be covered by Medicare under new legislation

Medical Economics August 8, 2023
Richard Payerchin

Senators, representatives, health groups endorse the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act.

Congress will consider changing Medicare to cover weight loss drugs in an effort “to combat the obesity epidemic.”

Senators and representatives have reintroduced the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) to fight against preventable deaths caused by obesity. Supporters called it “bipartisan, bicameral legislation” that could help patients deal with heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers.

Sen. Tom Carper (D-Delaware) and Sen. Bill Cassidy, MD (R-Louisiana), introduced the bill in the Senate. Rep. Raul Ruiz, MD (D-California), and Rep. Brad Wenstrup, DPM (R-Ohio), introduced it in the House.

“With obesity rates on the rise in our country, we must do more to combat this epidemic head...

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