Estimated reduction in health care spending associated with weight loss in adults

About The Study: In this cross-sectional study, projected annual savings from weight loss among U.S. adults with obesity were substantial for both Medicare and employer-based insurance. 

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Kenneth E. Thorpe, PhD, email kthorpe@emory.edu.

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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.49200)

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