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 […]
Building a scalable, future-ready GLP-1 strategy for employers
Discover how employers can build scalable, sustainable GLP-1 strategies that balance access, outcomes, and cost control amid changing pricing and utilization trends. As conversations about lowering GLP‑1 costs continue to dominate the benefits landscape, optimism is growing. Self-pay pricing agreements and the emergence of oral GLP-1 medications are expected to expand access for individuals. For […]
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 […]
4 Proven Strategies for Heart Health in the Workplace
Heart disease remains the number one cause of death in the U.S—but did you know that it costs employers $363 billion annually? With rising healthcare costs, workplace heart health programs aren’t just a wellness perk, they’re a financial necessity. The high cost of poor heart health in the workplace Poor heart health is linked […]
Unlock the power of chronic condition management: 4 employer insights
With the cost of chronic conditions making up 90% of total U.S. health-care spending, it’s no surprise that they are a top driver of employer health-care expenses. The good news? With the right chronic condition management tools, employers can improve employee well-being and their bottom line. By focusing on behavior-driven solutions, organizations can lower insurance […]
Unlock savings with chronic condition management: A win-win for employers
Every day, millions of U.S. employees face the (often-unseen) struggles of managing a chronic condition. Six out of ten American adults have at least one chronic disease, the leading cause of disability, death, and illness in the United States. How does this impact the workplace? Chronic disease costs U.S. employers over $36.4 billion in absenteeism […]
5 Eye-opening Weight Bias Misconceptions That Fuel Misinformation
With growing attention on obesity medicine, we’ve seen an increase in weight-loss misconceptions—particularly around GLP-1 medications. As leaders in health, it’s our responsibility to address these myths with clear, science-backed information that prioritizes the well-being of those we serve. At Wondr Health, we are committed to educating about obesity medicine and helping remove weight bias […]
Weight bias in the workplace
Weight bias is one of the last socially acceptable forms of discrimination – and it impacts our society systemically. The Obesity Action Coalition defines weight bias as holding negative attitudes or beliefs about people’s weight. The attitudes can be implicit or explicit and can lead to stigma, rejection, prejudice, and discrimination. We see it in […]