Democrats demand answers from Trump pick Mehmet Oz on ‘Medicare privatization’
WASHINGTON — Key Democratic senators are demanding answers from Mehmet Oz on his “previous advocacy for Medicare privatization,” referring to his call in 2020 for putting all seniors into private insurance plans under Medicare Advantage. They’re seeking clarity from the physician and TV personality known as “Dr. Oz” in a letter Tuesday, led by Sen. […]
Biden to require Medicare and Medicaid to cover weight loss drugs
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Biden Says Medicare, Medicaid Should Cover Obesity Drugs—What Could That Mean for Access?
The Biden Administration proposed a rule on Tuesday that would require Medicare and Medicaid to cover weight loss drugs as treatments for obesity. If enacted, the policy would go into effect in 2026. Currently, these programs cover popular glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs such as Ozempic, but only for indications other than weight loss, such as […]