Jakob Emerson

Associate News Director at Becker's Healthcare and healthcare journalist who covers payer trends, Medicare Advantage policy, and market impacts such as GLP-1 access.

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Dec 4, 2025 • 11min

Jakob Emerson on Medicare Advantage Changes, GLP-1 Access and Shifts in the Payer Landscape

Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker's Healthcare, explores critical developments in Medicare Advantage and healthcare accessibility. He discusses the proposed 2027 Medicare Advantage rule and the frustrations health systems face with MA plan denials. Jakob reveals troubling trends in GLP-1 medication access on ACA marketplaces, urging attention to geographic disparities. The conversation delves into complexities between payers, providers, and consumers amidst growing regulatory scrutiny and market pressures.

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