Last Published 02.01.2026 Effective Date: 02.01.2026 This policy addresses breast imaging, including digital mammography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, automated breast ultrasound system, computer-aided detection (CAD), computer-aided tactile breast imaging, electrical impedance scanning (EIS), magnetic resonance elastography (MRE), and molecular breast imaging
These medications can also be very helpful and may be used instead of a GLP1 if they are costprohibitive or contraindicated
Additionally, the expression levels of ACSL4 and Hmox1, which are involved in ferroptosis, were also decreased, whereas the expression of GPX2, a gene known to inhibit ferroptosis, was upregulated in the RA + GLP-1RAs group
However, its crucial to understand the nuance: The Underlying Condition Matters More Than the Medication The primary factor for eligibility when taking GLP-1 medications often revolves around the underlying condition for which the medication is prescribed, rather than the medication itself