The politics behind insurance companies covering weight-loss drugs

The video discusses the challenges of weight loss, focusing on obesity in America and the role of medication. It highlights the high cost of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and We Go V, which are not covered by standard insurance due to outdated laws. Dr. Angela Fitch advocates for legislative changes to include obesity as a standard insurance benefit. The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act aims to cover these drugs under Medicare, potentially influencing private insurers. However, political challenges remain, with calls for drug price reductions from figures like Senator Bernie Sanders.

What are the implications of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's report on obesity in America?

What actions are being taken by advocates to improve access to weight loss drugs?