Its a notable shift for Medicare, which has long been barred from covering weight loss treatments
While the bill never got a hearing, a fiscal impact report on SB 193 estimated such a requirement would result in between $9.5 million and $84.2 million in new Medicaid costs for the state, depending on utilization
"We are seeing people cut (back) specifically on salty snacks, liquor, soda, drinks, and bakery snacks, and more focused on protein and fiber, so we expect food companies and also restaurants to cater to this audience that is growing," said JP Frossard, consumer foods analyst at Rabobank
the WOMAC index is the standard validated instrument for osteoarthritis pain and function
Skin symptoms often peak during the first few weeks or when a dose is increased, then improve once the body adjusts