Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
Becker's Healthcare
Jakob Emerson on Medicare Advantage Changes, GLP-1 Access and Shifts in the Payer Landscape
11 minutes Posted Dec 4, 2025 at 1:00 am.
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In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker’s Healthcare, breaks down CMS’ proposed 2027 Medicare Advantage rule, challenges facing smaller MA plans, and the shrinking access to GLP-1 medications on ACA marketplaces. He also highlights the evolving dynamics between payers, providers and consumers as policy and costs rapidly shift.