Semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist approved in 2021, demonstrated much greater weight loss than previous medications, which stimulated the development of poly-agonists that combine GLP-1 receptor agonism with GIP and glucagon receptor agonism
Usually, hemoglobin starts to improve in a few weeks after starting treatment
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Already in effect (January 1, 2026): Standard PA decisions within 7 calendar days (down from 14) Urgent PA decisions within 72 hours Specific denial reasons required on every denial (not just not medically necessary) Applies to Medicare Advantage, Medicaid managed care, CHIP, and ACA Marketplace plans Coming March 31, 2026: Payers must publicly report PA metrics for calendar year 2025: approval/denial rates, average decision times, and appeals outcomes Providers will be able to compare payer performance for the first time Coming January 1, 2027: FHIR-based Prior Authorization APIs required providers check PA requirements, submit requests, and receive decisions electronically through their EHR Expected to reduce average PA processing time from days to minutes for standard requests Medicare WISeR Model (live in AZ and WA): The Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction pilot launched January 2026 in six states including Arizona and Washington

Factors to take into consideration are the extent of your condition and the type of your treatment