American Medical Association calls for insurers to cover weight loss drugs

siteadmin November 14, 2023

The American Medical Association (AMA) has advocated for insurance companies and federal payers to fully cover new obesity treatments, such as Wegovy and Ozempic, despite their high costs. The AMA recognises obesity as a significant health concern and has passed a resolution supporting health insurance coverage for FDA-approved obesity treatments. Medicare currently doesn’t cover weight-loss drugs, and private insurers often view such treatments as non-essential, but change may be on the horizon.