California Telehealth Regulations and Licensing Standards California enforces strict telehealth licensing requirements: clinicians must hold an active California medical or nurse practitioner license, conduct a reasonable medical evaluation before prescribing, and maintain appropriate patient records
There are several well-studied, FDA approved peptide therapeutics like insulin and GLP-1s
To qualify for the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program, according to the CMS website, a beneficiary must: Have prescription drug coverage under Medicare, known as Medicare Part D Be at least 18 Have a certain BMI, or body mass index, a measure of height and weight Be requesting the drug for weight loss in combination with lifestyle modifications including structured nutrition and physical activity Depending on a person's BMI, certain conditions like pre-diabetes, high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease and more may also be considered, USA Today reports
It is essential to communicate any concerns or side effects you may experience to your healthcare provider