Coverage for obesity prevention and treatment: analysis of state employee health plans and use of benefits.
Samuel HughesWilliam H DietzChristine GallagherPublished in: Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) (2022)
Despite promising new therapies, states in 2021 were less likely to provide coverage for antiobesity medications. Additionally, limited use data suggested that few eligible individuals may be receiving these services. In conclusion, state employee health plans are currently inadequate given the prevalence, severity, and costs of obesity.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- affordable care act
- insulin resistance
- public health
- mental health
- metabolic syndrome
- health insurance
- weight loss
- type diabetes
- high fat diet induced
- weight gain
- health information
- primary care
- risk factors
- electronic health record
- adipose tissue
- big data
- body mass index
- physical activity
- artificial intelligence