Wegovy is now covered by Medicare, but not for weight loss
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Wegovy an injectable prescription weight loss medicine that has helped people with obesity. Wegovy will be covered by Medicare, but not for weight loss. (Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
Here & Now's Robin Young talks with STAT reporter Elaine Chen about Medicare's new announcement that it will cover Wegovy, but not for weight loss.