Empathy in Action: A Conversation with Robin Patton, LMSW, Wondr Health Sr. Director of Coaching and Clinical Operations
After 17 years at Wondr Health, Sr. Director of Coaching and Clinical Operations Robin Patton has seen thousands of lives transform—not just through weight loss, but through the deeper behavioral shifts that ripple through families and workplaces. As a licensed social worker and long-time leader, she brings a rare mix of heart and science to […]
Scouting the Future: Building a Championship-Caliber Benefits Strategy
The demand for GLP-1 medications keeps climbing—and so do the costs. As the benefits landscape continues to shift, weight management has become one of the most challenging areas to get right. GLP-1s have redefined what’s possible for metabolic health—but they’ve also introduced new pressures for employers trying to balance impact and affordability. For employers it’s […]
The cost of bias: Why GLP-1 stigma is a risk you can’t afford to ignore
GLP-1 medications have changed the conversation on obesity. But alongside the breakthroughs, a troubling viewpoint keeps surfacing: that taking them is a shortcut or an “easy way out.” That bias is not harmless. It undermines evidence-based care, discourages people from seeking treatment, and drives up costs for employers and health plans. Bias against GLP-1s is […]
From Activation to Outcomes – How Wondr Health Drives Lasting Engagement
Houston, we have an engagement problem. At Wondr Health, we know engagement isn’t just a metric—it’s the difference between a program that looks good on paper and one that delivers real health outcomes. This year, by evolving our approach to the participant experience, we achieved: The difference came from many small things done with intention, […]
How to vet a weight management solution for employers: 5 signs it can go the distance
In healthcare, some changes happen slowly and others seem to happen overnight. Right now, weight management feels like the latter. GLP-1s are everywhere, digital platforms keep multiplying, and everyone claims to have the solution. And with so many moving pieces, more options without the right guidance don’t make things easier for employers — they make […]
How to future-proof your weight-management strategy
Weight-loss medications have taken center stage in obesity and chronic condition care—and they’re not slowing down anytime soon. As new indications emerge and oral versions move closer to market, it’s no surprise that employers are reevaluating their benefit strategies. But many of those strategies focus more on access than what happens next. Medications can be […]
8 essential tips to know if a weight management solution is right for your workforce
As rising rates of obesity and related chronic conditions continue to impact workforce health, employers and health plans are increasingly exploring weight management solutions. Identifying whether you need a weight management solution for your workforce is key to improving outcomes and controlling GLP-1 costs, absenteeism, and long-term risk. But how do you know if your […]
Help your population silence the food noise
Everywhere you turn, there is food. The sizzle from the food truck parked outside your office, the donut spread in the breakroom, the candy bars calling your name as you check out at the grocery store. But as GLP-1s emerge as effective treatments for weight management, reports from people taking the medications and clinicians point to a reduction […]
8 insights on how employee benefits consultants can help address obesity in the workplace
As GLP-1 medications gain traction for weight loss and chronic disease management, employers face complex decisions regarding coverage, cost control, and long-term outcomes. Wondr Health’s latest playbook offers the following insights and more on how to help your clients optimize employee health while managing financial risks: Obesity and weight-related chronic conditions are growing workplace challenges, […]
The past, present and future of GLP-1s
By The Wondr Health Team Obesity and weight-related chronic conditions are one of the most pressing challenges in the modern workplace. Half of American adults have at least one chronic condition and 90% of the U.S. medical expenditures are associated with chronic and mental health conditions. Rising obesity rates and increased healthcare spending also contribute […]