Eisenhower Health Segment - August 23, 2026

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13:50

Hour 3 Seg 4 - Eisenhower Health Segment

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EISENHOWER HEALTH w/ Dr. Amanda Rittenberg Board Certified in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine for Eisenhower Health and Lee Rice, Public Information Office, re: 39000 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA. 922709.

- MISSION STATEMENT: EH is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving the changing healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley region by providing excellence in patient care, supported by education and research.

- REPORT that Medicare launched its temporary GLP-1 Bridge Program covering some CLP-1 medications to treat obesity.

- DISCUSSION of who is and isn’t eligible for the new Medicare coverage.

- DISCUSSION of common misconceptions about the program.

- REPORT on why authorization and medical necessity are required.

- DISCUSSION of why obesity is a chronic medical condition and how GLP-1 medications fit into a comprehensive treatment plan.

- DISCUSSION of what Medicare patients should do before going to their healthcare provider.

- EXPLANATION of what BMI numbers should be for this program.

- REPORT on the information on the Eisenhower Health website.

- (contact info: www.eisenhowerhealth.org and (760) 340-3911).

Dr. Rittenberg and Lee