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Want obesity drugs covered by insurance? Telehealth companies have a big say

Want obesity drugs covered by insurance? Telehealth companies have a big say
NPR News Sunday 14 June 2026, 09:00 UTC By Sydney Lupkin 1 min read
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Telehealth companies offer lifestyle support so people taking obesity drugs can have the most success losing weight. But employers also want the telehealth providers to limit spending on the drugs.(Image credit: Lisa Wiseman for NPR)

Telehealth companies offer lifestyle support so people taking obesity drugs can have the most success losing weight. But employers also want the telehealth providers to limit spending on the drugs.

(Image credit: Lisa Wiseman for NPR)

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