She explains, Bariatric surgery is typically reserved for patients with more severe obesity, such as those with a BMI of 35 or higher or those with a BMI of 30 and higher with serious metabolic conditions, such as diabetes
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As experts continue to study the impact that GLP-1s have on health outcomes, state budgets, peoples lives and out-of-pocket costs, it is expected that the drugs will remain a topic of conversation among state lawmakers, Medicaid agencies, stakeholder groups and many others during the coming 2025 legislative session
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