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As demand for these medications has grown, many plans are using utilization management strategies, including: Prior authorization Step therapy Formulary exclusions Higher BMI eligibility thresholds Requirements for multiple obesity-related comorbidities Mandatory lifestyle programs At the same time, access is becoming more complex
So the middle ground is predictable: broader coverage with more restrictions (UM, step edits, outcomes requirements)
Overall, in middle-aged mice and men, GLP-1 medicines slightly decrease absolute muscle values but positively impact body composition and mobility.
CMSs efforts to provide Medicare coverage of GLP-1s for obesity could offer substantial benefits to millions of Medicare beneficiaries, given the high demand for these medications
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