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GLP-1 receptor agonist coverage for obesity in Medicaid and total GLP-1 receptor agonist utilization

09.25.26 | JAMA Network

About the Study : Results of this study suggest that substitution effects are possible between obesity-labeled and diabetes-labeled GLP-1 RAs, varying by state coverage policies, that could impact coverage decisions.

Corresponding Author: Michael C. Wang, MD, Department of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, 3600 Civic Center Blvd, 7F, Philadelphia, PA 19104 ( michael.wang2@pennmedicine.upenn.edu ).

10.1001/jamahealthforum.2026.3353

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JAMA Network. (2026, September 25). GLP-1 receptor agonist coverage for obesity in Medicaid and total GLP-1 receptor agonist utilization. Brightsurf News. https://www.brightsurf.com/news/LRDY2QG8/glp-1-receptor-agonist-coverage-for-obesity-in-medicaid-and-total-glp-1-receptor-agonist-utilization.html
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