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Trump administration indefinitely delayed BALANCE, a Medicare pilot to expand GLP-1 weight-loss drug coverage through private insurers, Axios reports

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Medicare will instead cover the drugs through a transitional programme from July until the end of 2027 UnitedHealth (UNH), Eli Lilly (LLY), Novo Nordisk (NOVOB DC) and AHIP were cited around insurer concerns, beneficiary access and next steps

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