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

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Podcast: [Becker’s Healthcare Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/becker-s-healthcare-podcast-484089)
Published: 2026-07-10T21:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcast.show/beckershealthcarepodcast/episode/154307180/
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Duration seconds: 1269

## Resource

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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