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Medicare Opens a Limited Path to Weight-Loss Drugs, With Plenty of Fine Print

A new Medicare pilot would let some beneficiaries access GLP-1 weight-loss medicines for about $50 a month starting July 1, but the short-term design, eligibility rules, and prior authorization requirements leave major a

Key Takeaways

CMS plans a temporary Medicare GLP-1 Bridge pilot from July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027.
Eligible beneficiaries could access certain weight-loss GLP-1 medicines for about $50 a month.

DT Editorial Team·May 9, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

Fat Cells That Burn Energy May Be the Next Diet Drug Target

New research into thermogenic fat cells — which burn energy to produce heat — is opening a potential new pathway for obesity treatment beyond appetite-suppressing GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic.

Key Takeaways

Thermogenic fat cells burn energy as heat rather than storing it — a new potential drug target for obesity
Brown fat activation could increase calorie burning without requiring more physical activity

DT Editorial Team·Mar 15, 2026·2 min read·via medicalxpress.com

Eli Lilly Pushes Employers to Cover GLP-1 Drugs

Eli Lilly launches a program to make it easier for employers to add GLP-1 weight loss and diabetes drugs to their health plans, addressing a major coverage gap.

Key Takeaways

Eli Lilly offers employers outcome-based contracts for GLP-1 drug coverage
Over 40% of US adults meet clinical criteria for obesity treatment

DT Editorial Team·Mar 6, 2026·3 min read·via endpoints.news