Blackstone exec: Costly new weight-loss drugs could bankrupt employers
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Blackstone exec warned costly new weight-loss drugs like GLP-1s could bankrupt some employers due to 600% cost spike.
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Panelists debated whether employers should cover the drugs, considering the high costs.
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One view Don't let costs restrict access; obesity drugs give people their lives back.
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Another view Employers should only cover along with lifestyle support programs.
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Panelists agreed covering drugs alone without support is "waste of money."