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

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

David Davis, a power plant worker in Aptos, Calif., was prescribed GLP-1 medication to treat obstructive sleep apnea. To approve the prescription, his insurance company required him to use Vida …

David Davis, a power plant worker in Aptos, Calif., was prescribed GLP-1 medication to treat obstructive sleep apnea. To approve the prescription, his insurance company required him to use Vida Health, an online telehealth company. Lisa Wiseman for NPR/‎ hide caption toggle caption Lisa Wiseman for NPR/‎ For stories on healthy living,

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