Breaking with Barrick: Medicare Killed GLP-1 Coverage for Millions

On April 21, CMS cancelled the BALANCE Model that would have covered Wegovy and Zepbound for nearly every Medicare beneficiary starting January 2027. In this video, Dr. Barrick breaks down what happened, what the GLP-1 Bridge backup plan actually covers, and three things the news isn't telling you about Medicare GLP-1 access right now.

Dr. Clete Barrick is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine with 12+ years of clinical experience. He has treated 5,000+ patients on GLP-1 medications and lost 80 lbs on tirzepatide himself.

⏱ Timestamps:
0:00 Breaking News
0:12 What This Means For You
0:25 What BALANCE Was Supposed To Be
0:48 Why It Got Cancelled
1:08 The GLP-1 Bridge: What's Actually Covered
1:34 Three Things They're Not Telling You
2:06 What To Do Right Now
2:40 Close

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This is educational content, not medical advice. Talk to your own doctor before making changes to your medications.

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