More Than Weight: Comprehensive Approaches to Obesity in the Workplace

In the final episode of this podcast series, Dr. Christopher E. Weber discusses the critical role of health systems in delivering comprehensive obesity care. He outlines an step-by-step approach to developing an effective obesity care pathway, including identifying champions, targeting high-need patients, leveraging electronic health records for timeline intervention, and establishing systems for...

Join Dr. Terry McInnis as she outlines how to effectively measure the success of AOM coverage. She explains why it is essential for employers to track outcomes, offering a practical framework that includes stakeholder engagement, goal setting, budget impact assessment, and ongoing monitoring. Dr. McInnis also shares key metrics, benchmarks, and insights to help employers evaluate impact and ensure...

Join Dr. Terry McInnis as she explores the current landscape of anti-obesity medication (AOM) coverage. She outlines the key stakeholders—PBMs, insurers, employers, benefits consultants, government agencies, and advocacy groups—and how they shape access. Dr. McInnis discusses the growing demand for comprehensive obesity benefits as employees become more aware of obesity-related health risks. She r...

Please join host Patricia Stark and Patrick Beers, an expert in the field of Market Access and Reimbursement, as they discuss the coverage of AOMs, define AOMs, explore the importance of them, address the key players in AOM coverage, and highlight the demand for AOM coverage. They also explain the growing desire for employees to have access to AOMs through their employers and the greater recogniti...

Please join host Patricia Stark and Dr. Gabriele Smolarz, endocrinologist and Executive Director of U.S. Medical Affairs at Novo Nordisk, as they explore the impact of obesity management in the workplace. Dr. Gabriele Smolarz breaks down how appetite is regulated, what defines obesity, and its association with certain chronic diseases and increased healthcare costs, and outlines weight management...