Hiltzik: Why health insurers won't pay for these miracle weight-loss drugs
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Health insurers are not paying for certain weight-loss drugs. A related issue is the high cost of some prescription medications, including a prostate cancer drug that could potentially see a significant price reduction. The reason for the lack of action on pricing for the cancer drug is unclear.