Integrated obesity management: The missing piece in GLP-1 coverage conversations
GLP-1 medications have quickly taken center stage when it comes to talking about obesity care. As demand grows, employers now have to navigate complex decisions around access, cost, and long-term sustainability, often with increasing financial and regulatory demands. As coverage conversations continue to amp up the pressure, it’s easy to default to a focus only […]
Whole-person health: Employee benefits that go beyond the scale
When we talk about health, it’s easy to default to the metrics, including weight, BMI, steps, blood pressure, blood sugar. These metrics matter. They help us understand risk, measure progress, and quantify outcomes for employers and health plans. But they don’t tell the full story. They don’t reflect the extra energy someone has at the […]
Take a breath: How employers can navigate new GLP-1 pricing
While the latest GLP-1 pricing headlines offer hope for individuals looking to access these medications at a lower cost, they raise concerns for employers and payers who must navigate utilization, coverage gaps, and budget implications. GLP-1 costs may appear more predictable under the the latest most-favored-nation (MFN) pricing deals. However, the ‘$149 a month’ headlines may create a false […]
Sleep Apnea, GLP-1s, and the Bigger Lesson About Chronic Care
Many people think of snoring as just a noisy habit, but it could be a warning sign of something much more serious. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which impacts millions of Americans, is linked to higher rates of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, depression, stroke, and workplace accidents and injuries. And for many people, it goes […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
6 top weight-loss medication misconceptions
If you’re aiming to improve the health of your people, it’s time to reframe the conversation about weight-loss medications. There is a lot of misinformation surrounding these medications – on social, in the news, and more. This blog serves as a roadmap for employers like you, eager to elevate the well-being of your population. So, […]
2025 predictions when it comes to weight loss
2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for health care. From what is coming in the GLP-1 pipeline to an increasing focus on weight-related chronic conditions, there’s a lot to consider when planning for the future. Take a look at this latest article by our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Tim Church, MD, MPH, […]