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Requiring them regardless was adding cost and timeline without adding scientific information

In addition to the proposed changes, we are issuing a request for information on potential policies that CMS could adopt regarding how the MA and Part D MLRs are calculated in order to enable policymakers to address concerns surrounding vertical integration in MA and Part D, the proposed rule says

However, these side effects cause many individuals to discontinue the use of GLP-1 RAs, resulting in weight gain after discontinuation

Symptoms of pancreatitis may include severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and elevated pancreatic enzymes

As such, including an additional outcome with less clinically meaningful threshold would overload the study results with redundant information rather than providing added clinical insights
