Weight-Loss Drug Costs Fuel US Employer Healthcare Cuts

More than half of large employers in the United States are planning to reduce their healthcare benefits in 2026. This decision comes as the skyrocketing cost of new weight-loss and specialty medicines puts unprecedented pressure on budgets. The soaring costs of weight-loss drugs are a key concern, according to a new survey. The report, released on Wednesday by consulting firm…

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