GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Coverage: Lessons Learned

About this episode

Justin discusses the coverage of GLP-1 weight loss drugs with Michael P. Brady, sharing insights from his fund's experience.

Justin talks to Michael P. Brady, Administrator for the Laborers' Local 157 Benefit Funds in Schenectady, NY about his fund's journey in covering GLP-1 drugs for weight loss and what other organizations can learn from his experience. Micheal is also a long-time member and volunteer with the International Foundation. He has served on the Health Care Management Committee and has spoken at many IFEBP conferences.

People in this episode

Guest: Michael P. Brady

Topics covered

• GLP-1 drugs
• weight loss
• health benefits
• insurance coverage

Keywords

• Laborers' Local 157
• benefit funds
• health care management

Mentioned in this episode

Products: GLP-1 weight loss drugs

Places: Schenectady, NY

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