On April 21, 2026, the day after the application deadline for Medicare Part D plan sponsors to participate in the BALANCE Model, CMS announced that it would not be moving forward with implementation of the BALANCE Model in Medicare in 2027 and instead would be extending the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge to run through the end of 2027
As always, these therapies are not one-size-fits-allbut the science suggests they may have a place in personalized, preventative care for GLP therapies represent a fascinating evolution in modern medicine
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