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, […]
5 “quick fix” workplace wellness program pitfalls to avoid
By Dr. Tim Church, MD, MPH, PhD Workplace wellness has seen a long-standing tug-of-war between initiatives that address a specific problem – such as programs that focus on employee burnout or offer weight-loss medications – and offerings more rooted in preventive care. Finding the balance between the two is key to supporting employee health and […]
Navigating the challenges of weight loss and long-term maintenance
Nearly 42% of American adults have obesity and face the risk of at least 60 comorbidities, and that percentage is only increasing. By 2030, it is predicted that the obesity rate will surpass 50% in 29 states. Our population’s health is at risk, and so is our workforce’s. Due to medical, sick day, short-term disability […]
5 must-know myths about weight-loss medications
Every day, we are bombarded with new information about weight-loss medications as a silver-bullet solution for obesity. And with the growing utilization of GLP-1s for diabetes and weight loss, employers need to be up to date on the latest information to discern fact from fiction when it comes to weight-loss medication. To gain a clearer […]
Navigating challenges with weight-loss medications within your benefit strategy
While GLP-1s are a hot topic and touted as the cure to weight loss, there are many factors that employers need to consider, such as medication adherence, clinical results, and ROI. To navigate potential obstacles with weight-loss medications, Wondr Health surveyed participants in June and asked them to multi-select which factors are top on their […]