Negative Consequences of Removing GLP‐1 RA Obesity Coverage: A Cross‐Sectional Cohort Comparison Study

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Authors

Jackson Francis · The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Deepali K. Ernest · The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Aparajita Chandrasekhar · The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Grant Herrington · The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Chellse Gazda · The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Luyu Xie · The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract

Loss of GLP-1 coverage was linked to reduced employee satisfaction, increased burnout, and greater turnover risk. Lower reported impact among NHB and Hispanic employees may reflect disparities in perceived job mobility. These consequences may undermine workforce stability and offset cost savings that motivate coverage restrictions.

Topics & Keywords

Diabetes Treatment and Management Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Obesity Science & Practice

Volume 12, Issue 2, pp. e70123-e70123

DOI: 10.1002/osp4.70123

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