Cutting GLP-1 coverage may cost UVM Health more than it saves

This commentary is by Adrienne Gil, who lives in Montpelier.I understand that UVM Health is facing a serious financial crisis. I understand that leaders are looking for savings and that eliminating coverage of GLP-1 medications for weight management under its employee health plan is expected to save the health network approximately $19 million a year.But as someone whose health — and use of the healthcare system — has been fundamentally changed by this treatment, I believe this deci