Key facts
- Employers are implementing stricter requirements for GLP-1 weight-loss drug approvals.
- These requirements include weigh-ins, app tracking, and health coaching.
- Some companies are considering removing coverage for these medications entirely.
Employers are responding to the rising costs and utilization of GLP-1 medications for weight loss by introducing more stringent approval processes. These measures often involve mandatory weigh-ins, the use of health-tracking applications, and participation in health coaching programs. In some cases, companies are evaluating the complete removal of coverage for these drugs as a cost-containment strategy.