"So in that context, being overweight was viewed as lacking willpower and dedication." While state Medicaid programs don't have to cover weight loss drugs, 16 do right now
Until then, its critical for providers to connect patients with available financial resources and advocate for better coverage options
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Usually, the pain should start to get better after a day or two
But on a population level, the data is clear
