
Amanda Velazquez, MD, discusses GLP-1 formulary strategies, overcoming prior authorization hurdles, and building scalable obesity care infrastructure.

Amanda Velazquez, MD, is director of obesity medicine at the Center for Weight Management and Metabolic Health at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Amanda Velazquez, MD, discusses GLP-1 formulary strategies, overcoming prior authorization hurdles, and building scalable obesity care infrastructure.

Build scalable obesity care with multidisciplinary teams, clear triage, and monitoring protocols; address GLP-1 gaps, Medicare access and price barriers, including oral GLP-1.

October 2nd 2026