By A Mystery Man Writer
As demand surges for GLP-1 therapies, insurers are pulling back on coverage, according to new data from obesity care provider Found. | Sarah Jones Simmer, CEO of Found, said that the trends are likely the result of irresponsible prescribing for recreational reasons causing the pendulum to swing "all the way in the other direction," and it's leading to patients who have genuine medical need struggling to access these therapies.
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