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As demand for weight-loss drugs rises, states grapple with Medicaid coverage

By Stateline.org  
   January 06, 2025

Now that these drugs are in greater demand from both patients and doctors, state Medicaid programs are grappling with whether to cover them for weight loss, both for reasons of equity and to save on future health expenditures. Some researchers, however, question whether the drugs can help lower costs in the long run.

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