Health optimization: How the GLP-1 era is reshaping employee health benefits
Over the past decade, conversations around body image and wellness have evolved significantly. Growing awareness of weight stigma encouraged many employers to rethink wellness programs that could unintentionally shame employees or equate health with appearance. At the same time, many people have embraced practices rooted in body neutrality and self-compassion, learning to appreciate what their […]
The future of obesity benefits: 5 trends employers need to know beyond GLP-1s
Discover five obesity care trends shaping employer benefits, from personalized treatment and GLP-1 innovation to behavior change and long-term health outcomes.
Bend it like behavior change: addressing the cost curve in employee health
GLP-1s can be incredibly effective. They’re also changing expectations quickly. Which means benefits leaders are trying to both support people who want care that works and keep the benefit financially sustainable (so access doesn’t disappear in a year).
GLP-1 access without governance is not a strategy: 6 steps to better outcomes
GLP-1s changed weight management from wellness to medical spend. Here’s what’s next: smarter obesity benefits strategy, better support on and off meds, and practical clinical pathways for employers.
The future of weight loss is not weight loss: The next evolution of GLP-1s for employers
GLP-1s changed weight management from wellness to medical spend. Here’s what’s next: smarter obesity benefits strategy, better support on and off meds, and practical clinical pathways for employers.
GLP-1 benefits: new data confirms what employees want
National survey findings suggest that employers must consider much more than just coverage of medication to achieve successful, sustainable weight loss benefits design. The right strategy integrates clinical guidance, behavioral health support and ongoing monitoring and outcomes measurement.
Spring clean your benefits program: 3 steps to smarter weight loss support & GLP-1 governance
GLP-1 demand is rising—and so are costs. Learn a 3-part obesity benefits strategy that integrates behavior change, smarter coverage design, and long-term outcomes beyond the scale.
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 […]
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 […]
Balancing GLP-1 access and affordability: key considerations for employers
GLP-1 medications have changed the conversation around weight and chronic condition management faster than almost anything employers have dealt with in recent years. Demand is real. Outcomes matter. And for many employees, these medications can be life changing. At the same time, benefits leaders are staring down rising costs, unpredictable utilization, and pressure to make decisions that will be sustainable over the long term. […]