Orandi, MD, PhD , is associate professor of surgery and medicine at NYU Langone Health
The ripple effect on spending in nonfood categories also showed a commitment to total well-being, with increased spending also on wearables such as fitness trackers and home medical devices, apparel and cosmetics
The intake questionnaire is specifically designed to collect the clinical information a licensed provider needs to evaluate GLP-1 eligibility including BMI calculation, comorbidity documentation, contraindication screening, and previous weight management history
10.3390/ijms21051725 Int
While use exclusively for weight management will still not be covered, anti-obesity medications that have FDA approval for an additional medically accepted indication, such as reducing the risk of major cardiovascular events, can be covered when used to treat that condition