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US Study Identifies Factors Linked to Low Metabolic Bariatric Surgery Uptake
07/24/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A large US cohort study found that only 3% of adults newly diagnosed with obesity underwent metabolic bariatric surgery within one year, with provider type, body mass index, sex, and other clinical factors strongly influencing access to...
A large US cohort study found that only 3% of adults newly diagnosed with obesity underwent metabolic bariatric surgery within one year, with provider type, body mass index, sex, and other clinical factors strongly influencing access to...
A large US cohort study found...
07/24/2026
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Obesity Subphenotype With Low GLP-1 Levels Shows Greater Weight Loss With Tirzepatide
07/21/2026
Hannah Musick
Researchers identified an obesity subphenotype characterized by rapid gastric emptying and low endogenous GLP-1 production that achieved nearly twice the weight loss with tirzepatide as other obesity phenotypes, highlighting the potential for...
Researchers identified an obesity subphenotype characterized by rapid gastric emptying and low endogenous GLP-1 production that achieved nearly twice the weight loss with tirzepatide as other obesity phenotypes, highlighting the potential for...
Researchers identified an...
07/21/2026
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Real-World Data Show Semaglutide’s Impact on Health Care Utilization and Medical Costs for Patients With OW/OB
04/17/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A large observational study of a US administrative claims database examined the effects of semaglutide on health care resource utilization (HCRU) and medical costs in patients with overweight or obesity (OW/OB) and multimorbidity.
A large observational study of a US administrative claims database examined the effects of semaglutide on health care resource utilization (HCRU) and medical costs in patients with overweight or obesity (OW/OB) and multimorbidity.
A large observational study of a...
04/17/2026
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Semaglutide Promotes Fat Loss While Preserving Muscle Function in Severe Obesity
03/13/2026
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
A real-world study suggests semaglutide not only drives meaningful weight loss but may also improve muscle strength and reduce sarcopenic obesity in patients with severe obesity.
A real-world study suggests semaglutide not only drives meaningful weight loss but may also improve muscle strength and reduce sarcopenic obesity in patients with severe obesity.
A real-world study suggests...
03/13/2026
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NHANES Data Highlight Growing Severe Obesity Burden in US Adults
03/05/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
New National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data show that more than 40% of U.S. adults have obesity, with severe obesity continuing to rise and persistent disparities across age, sex, and racial groups.
New National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data show that more than 40% of U.S. adults have obesity, with severe obesity continuing to rise and persistent disparities across age, sex, and racial groups.
New National Health and...
03/05/2026
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Weight and Emotions Scale Validated in US Adults With Obesity
02/13/2026
Juliet Gallagher
A newly developed patient-reported outcome (PRO) instrument—the Weight and Emotions Scale (WES)—demonstrated strong content validity in US adults with obesity or overweight. Developed in alignment with US Food and Drug Administration guidance...
A newly developed patient-reported outcome (PRO) instrument—the Weight and Emotions Scale (WES)—demonstrated strong content validity in US adults with obesity or overweight. Developed in alignment with US Food and Drug Administration guidance...
A newly developed...
02/13/2026
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New Obesity Definition Expands Risk Identification Beyond BMI Alone
02/10/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A revised obesity framework that goes beyond body mass index (BMI) alone captures a significantly larger share of US adults with elevated risk for metabolic disease, cardiovascular events, and mortality.
A revised obesity framework that goes beyond body mass index (BMI) alone captures a significantly larger share of US adults with elevated risk for metabolic disease, cardiovascular events, and mortality.
A revised obesity framework that...
02/10/2026
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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Linked to Reduced Unhealthy Alcohol Use Among Veterans With Type 2 Diabetes
11/04/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A study presented at ObesityWeek by the Veterans Health Administration found that patients with type 2 diabetes taking GLP-1 receptor agonists showed significantly lower rates of unhealthy alcohol use, suggesting potential behavioral benefits...
A study presented at ObesityWeek by the Veterans Health Administration found that patients with type 2 diabetes taking GLP-1 receptor agonists showed significantly lower rates of unhealthy alcohol use, suggesting potential behavioral benefits...
A study presented at ObesityWeek...
11/04/2025
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Long-Term Study Reveals Sustained Metabolic Adaptation After Gastric Bypass Surgery
10/21/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
A study published in the International Journal of Obesity found that gastric bypass surgery leads to significant long-term weight loss and metabolic changes, suggesting that maintaining fat-free mass may help sustain metabolic rates...
A study published in the International Journal of Obesity found that gastric bypass surgery leads to significant long-term weight loss and metabolic changes, suggesting that maintaining fat-free mass may help sustain metabolic rates...
A study published in the...
10/21/2024
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Helicobacter pylori May Hinder Efficacy of Sleeve Gastrectomy in Patients With Diabetes
10/08/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Helicobacter pylori infection may curb the benefit of sleeve gastrectomy in patients with obesity and diabetes, according to a study published in the International Journal of Obesity.
Helicobacter pylori infection may curb the benefit of sleeve gastrectomy in patients with obesity and diabetes, according to a study published in the International Journal of Obesity.
Helicobacter pylori infection...
10/08/2024
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Pipeline Projections

PIPELINE PROJECTIONS
The Evolving Alzheimer Disease Treatment Landscape: Anti-Amyloid Therapies and Beyond
07/21/2026
Roy Moore
Roy Moore explores the evolving Alzheimer's disease pipeline, highlighting the promise of anti-amyloid therapies, emerging competitors, and the challenges ahead.
Roy Moore explores the evolving Alzheimer's disease pipeline, highlighting the promise of anti-amyloid therapies, emerging competitors, and the challenges ahead.
Roy Moore explores the evolving...
07/21/2026
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PIPELINE PROJECTIONS
Emerging Therapies Reshaping Atopic Dermatitis Care
03/26/2026
Roy Moore
Roy Moore outlines how a rapidly expanding atopic dermatitis pipeline is intensifying competition, reshaping payer strategies, and raising the bar for new therapies.
Roy Moore outlines how a rapidly expanding atopic dermatitis pipeline is intensifying competition, reshaping payer strategies, and raising the bar for new therapies.
Roy Moore outlines how a rapidly...
03/26/2026
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Emerging Migraine Treatments Challenge a Mature Market
11/20/2025
Roy Moore
Roy Moore of Clarivate’s market access team discussed the evolving migraine treatment landscape, highlighting the maturation of the acute and prophylactic markets, the emergence of new therapies such as triptan-COX-2 combinations, gepants,...
Roy Moore of Clarivate’s market access team discussed the evolving migraine treatment landscape, highlighting the maturation of the acute and prophylactic markets, the emergence of new therapies such as triptan-COX-2 combinations, gepants,...
Roy Moore of Clarivate’s market...
11/20/2025
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Redefining Asthma Management With Emerging Anti-Inflammatories
10/01/2025
Roy Moore
Roy Moore, a market access expert, discusses the evolving asthma drug pipeline, highlighting upcoming therapies—including Breztri, depemokimab, and masitinib—their potential to improve adherence and outcomes, payer considerations around cost...
Roy Moore, a market access expert, discusses the evolving asthma drug pipeline, highlighting upcoming therapies—including Breztri, depemokimab, and masitinib—their potential to improve adherence and outcomes, payer considerations around cost...
Roy Moore, a market access...
10/01/2025
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The Shift in MS Care as Biologics and BTK Inhibitors Advance
07/25/2025
Roy Moore
In this edition of Pipeline Projections, Roy Moore breaks down the rapidly evolving landscape of multiple sclerosis treatments—highlighting the shift from injectables to orals, the rise of monoclonal antibodies, and the promise of innovative...
In this edition of Pipeline Projections, Roy Moore breaks down the rapidly evolving landscape of multiple sclerosis treatments—highlighting the shift from injectables to orals, the rise of monoclonal antibodies, and the promise of innovative...
In this edition of Pipeline...
07/25/2025
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Behind the Bill
HHS Hits Reset on 340B Rebate Model After Court Setbacks
02/11/2026
Juliet Gallagher
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has formally scrapped its 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program following a series of court rulings that blocked its implementation—signaling a significant pause in one of the most closely...
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has formally scrapped its 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program following a series of court rulings that blocked its implementation—signaling a significant pause in one of the most closely...
The US Department of Health and...
02/11/2026
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Funding Package Extends Medicare Telehealth, Enacts PBM Reforms, and Updates Hospital Oversight
02/05/2026
Juliet Gallagher
On February 3, 2026, President Donald Trump signed a broad government funding package that includes multi-year extensions for Medicare teleath and hospital-at-home programs, new oversight requirements for pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), and...
On February 3, 2026, President Donald Trump signed a broad government funding package that includes multi-year extensions for Medicare teleath and hospital-at-home programs, new oversight requirements for pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), and...
On February 3, 2026, President...
02/05/2026
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The Senate’s $3 Trillion Deal. Tax Relief Now, Medicaid Coverage Loss Later?
07/02/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
The Senate has done it. After weeks of behind-the-scenes wrangling and last-minute amendments, lawmakers have passed a sprawling tax-and-spending megabill that makes good on a long-standing Republican goal: making the 2017 Trump tax cuts...
The Senate has done it. After weeks of behind-the-scenes wrangling and last-minute amendments, lawmakers have passed a sprawling tax-and-spending megabill that makes good on a long-standing Republican goal: making the 2017 Trump tax cuts...
The Senate has done it. After...
07/02/2025
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When a Cap Isn’t Just a Cap: How a Provider Tax Proposal Could Reshape Medicaid Financing
06/25/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
In Washington, the most consequential policies are often buried in the fine print. One such detail in the Senate Finance Committee’s latest tax and spending proposal would gradually cap provider taxes—a core funding tool states use to pull in...
In Washington, the most consequential policies are often buried in the fine print. One such detail in the Senate Finance Committee’s latest tax and spending proposal would gradually cap provider taxes—a core funding tool states use to pull in...
In Washington, the most...
06/25/2025
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Rewriting the Safety Net? Inside the Senate’s Changes to Medicaid and the ACA
06/18/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been following the progress of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which started in the House with sweeping tax reforms and some eye-catching health care proposals. Now, the Senate has released its (highly...
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been following the progress of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which started in the House with sweeping tax reforms and some eye-catching health care proposals. Now, the Senate has released its (highly...
Over the past few weeks, I’ve...
06/18/2025
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How States Might Respond to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
06/11/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) still in the hands of the Senate, much of the national conversation has centered on what this legislation would do to federal coverage programs. But regardless of how the federal process unfolds,...
With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) still in the hands of the Senate, much of the national conversation has centered on what this legislation would do to federal coverage programs. But regardless of how the federal process unfolds,...
With the One Big Beautiful Bill...
06/11/2025
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Is the Affordable Care Act on the Chopping Block? What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Tells Us.
06/04/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
It’s been weeks of headline-grabbing debate over Medicaid work requirements, and the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” remains in the Senate as they deliberate over several health care provisions. While the Medicaid provisions sparked most of the...
It’s been weeks of headline-grabbing debate over Medicaid work requirements, and the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” remains in the Senate as they deliberate over several health care provisions. While the Medicaid provisions sparked most of the...
It’s been weeks of...
06/04/2025
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From House to Senate: The Journey of Cutting Medicaid
05/28/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
Last week, the House of Representatives narrowly passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR 1, 119th Congress) by a single vote, sending the sweeping tax and spending reconciliation package, backed by President Trump, to the Senate. With its...
Last week, the House of Representatives narrowly passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR 1, 119th Congress) by a single vote, sending the sweeping tax and spending reconciliation package, backed by President Trump, to the Senate. With its...
Last week, the House of...
05/28/2025
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Eligibility, Paperwork, and Penalties: The Not-So-Hidden Costs of Medicaid ‘Reform’
05/21/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
It’s been another eventful week in health policy—a phrase that’s quickly becoming routine. This time, House Republicans advanced a sweeping budget reconciliation bill, designed to implement elements of the March budget resolution, with a...
It’s been another eventful week in health policy—a phrase that’s quickly becoming routine. This time, House Republicans advanced a sweeping budget reconciliation bill, designed to implement elements of the March budget resolution, with a...
It’s been another eventful week...
05/21/2025
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A Busy Week in Drug Pricing Policy: Aligning US Drug Prices With Global Standards?
05/14/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
It’s been a busy few days for drug pricing policy. While I’d love to dig into the details of both President Trump’s latest executive order and the newest Republican bill that would cut Medicaid spending, we don’t have the time—and this isn’t...
It’s been a busy few days for drug pricing policy. While I’d love to dig into the details of both President Trump’s latest executive order and the newest Republican bill that would cut Medicaid spending, we don’t have the time—and this isn’t...
It’s been a busy few days for...
05/14/2025
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