The fragmentation penalty refers to the loss of care coordination when a patient sees different telehealth providers for different body parts (e.g., Ro for weight, BetterHelp for mind, Curology for skin)
After around eight months on the medication, she lost more than 60 pounds
Night sweats are more than just feeling warm during sleep
But the protocols, the risk profile, and the monitoring requirements at 60+ are meaningfully different from what a 40-year-old would need
This proposal would allow Americans and their doctors to determine the best path forward so they can lead healthier lives, without worrying about their ability to cover these drugs out-of-pocket, and ultimately reduce healthcare costs to our nation, the White House wrote in a statement