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Chiquita Brooks-LaSure

Chiquita Brooks-LaSure

Former CMS Administrator (2021-2025)

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Notable Quotes

"This voluntary model will improve beneficiaries' health through greater access to GLP-1 medications while controlling costs for patients and taxpayers."

Stories

The battle to put GLP-1 drugs on Medicare

Rule Changes

Oversaw Medicare drug price negotiation and BALANCE model development

Medicare has been banned from covering weight loss drugs since 2003. CMS launched BALANCE in December 2025, a voluntary model offering $50-per-month Ozempic and Wegovy access for 10% of Medicare enrollees starting July 2026.

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