GLP-1 Coverage, Affordability, and Member Access with Angel Ballew

GLP-1 Coverage, Affordability, and Member Access with Angel Ballew

July 10, 2026 · 21 min

About this episode

Angel Ballew discusses GLP-1 coverage and its implications for Medicaid, Medicare, and marketplace plans.

In this episode, Angel Ballew, Head of Pharmacy Clinical Programs and Services at Centene, discusses how the organization approaches GLP-1 coverage across Medicaid, Medicare, and marketplace plans while balancing clinical evidence, affordability, and member access. She also shares insights on utilization management, adherence strategies, and preparing for the next wave of indications for these rapidly evolving therapies.

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