Expecting 13 pounds in month one is realistic and aligned with clinical evidence
In addition to considering inflators that increase costs and deflators that can reduce spending, PwC suggests we also consider some trends that could move this needle up or down, such as CMS price transparency, the implementation of GenAI, prospects for Medicaid, the impact of the No Surprises Act of 2022 (on in-network vs out-of-network utilization think ERs and radiology, for prime examples), and implications of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) especially on prescription drug pricing
Working with a registered dietitian can help take the guesswork out of eating while on GLP-1 medications
Fruits, vegetables and legumes 0/5 points (0%) Consuming foods rich in fruits, vegetables and legumes reduces the risks of aerodigestive cancers, cardiovascular diseases, obesity and diabetes
While the requirements were developed with the intention of point-of-care data capture, these requirements are also applicable to the use of CPT content as a secondary terminology