In contrast, peptides such as BPC-157, Thymosin Beta-4 (TB-500), Epithalon, and GHK-Cu remain experimental, often falling into a regulatory gray area, especially when promoted as supplements online
No clinical trials proving added value
Peptides are widely used in regenerative medicine and wellness protocols to help rebalance hormones, reduce chronic inflammation, support fat loss, improve muscle tone, ease joint discomfort, restore aging skin, enhance libido, promote better recovery, improve sleep, boost immune function, and revitalize hair and skin
Unlike A1C testing, which requires laboratory work, weight measurement is a less burdensome approach that maintains program scalability while supporting CMS' performance-based payment structure, which is designed to provide payments for achieving 5 and 9 percent weight loss milestones
A commenter also encouraged CMS to preserve this multimode design as it modernizes CAHPS survey administration to preserve accessibility, particularly for beneficiaries who may have limited internet access or digital literacy