While this amount wont fund the ability to offer GLP-1s to all members, it will allow us the ability to develop a program that would offer GLP-1s to the members that need it the most, which has always been the goal. How many members the $25 million would provide coverage for is unclear
Over time, this can lead to significant health issues, including type 2 diabetes
Its prescribed to help with blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes, and its also FDA-approved for weight loss under brand names like Wegovy
That means, "if you're going to get these products, you have to be seen by a physician, you have to have a prescription written, and then you have to go get it from a licensed 503A compounding pharmacy," Dresser said
Sangvai also indicated administrative cuts ahead, including ending or reducing contracts, letting temporary employees go, and ending some quality control and compliance functions