Adults with obesity using tirzepatide maintain ‘remarkable’ weight loss at 88 weeks
New findings from the SURMOUNT-4 trial showed that participants using tirzepatide lost more than a quarter of their body weight, results on par with bariatric
Makers of Ozempic, Mounjaro race to ramp up supply amid skyrocketing demand for drugs for weight loss
Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, makers of two of the most popular new weight loss drugs, can’t manufacture the meds fast enough to keep up
Is Type 2 Diabetes Reversible?
Experts explain if there’s really a “cure” for diabetes Diabetes treatment isn’t over once patients reach their goals. The idea of reversal does not consider
Ozempic Hype Forces Employer Calls on Obesity Coverage
Balancing employee health needs with the expense of anti-obesity medications New medications are highly effective at helping people lose weight, but covering the expense of
These 15 metro areas saw biggest jumps in Ozempic use. They might not be where you expect.
A recent study found that the use of Ozempic varied across the 15 largest metro areas of the country, but their use didn’t line up
Are Your Patients Asking about Wegovy?
When patients ask about Wegovy, make sure you have these answers Insurance, side effects, compounded semaglutide, supplements…. Patients are curious about anti-obesity medications such as
GLP-1 RA’s – Treating Obesity, the Potential, the Cost, and Coverage
Sloan Saunders on MTVA podcast Intellihealth CEO and co-founder Sloan Saunders was a guest on the Moving to Value Unscripted podcast along with esteemed healthcare
As Pharmaceuticals Make Inroads, What’s Next for Weight-Loss-Related Surgery?
For the first time, anti-obesity medications are delivering results on par with bariatric surgery. But what are the downstream effects? Will pills and injections replace
Do Weight Loss Pills Work? What You Need to Know
The answer depends on many factors There are dozens of over-the-counter and prescription medications that claim to help people lose weight. Intellihealth co-founder Dr. Katherine
How Ozempic, GLP-1 Drugs Can Affect You at Every Age from Teens to Seniors
While more research that includes teenagers needs to be done, semaglutide can be an effective way for young people who have struggled to lose weight
Wegovy’s Potential Heart Benefit Factors into Coverage Decisions
Health benefits prompt employers to cover expensive meds Early findings from a study by Novo Nordisk found that Wegovy can decrease the risk of cardiovascular
Obesity: Biology, not Willpower
Ozempic and other AOMs settle the debate The effectiveness of Ozempic, Wegovy, and other anti-obesity medications seems to have settled disagreements about whether excess weight
Weight-loss drugs were going to cost Connecticut $30 million. Here’s what the state is doing about it.
Partnership with Intellihealth creates access for State Health Plan Members Connecticut state employees and their family members who are eligible for obesity treatment will now
Semaglutide For Weight Loss: Risks, Side Effects And More
What is semaglutide? Is it good for weight loss? What are the side effects and what makes someone a good candidate? Dr. Katherine Saunders answers
Can Employers Afford to Cover Obesity Treatment?
As costs for AOMs increase, large employers are finding ways to continue coverage Large institutions know how effective anti-obesity medications are, but the prohibitive cost
New guidance suggests skipping Ozempic before surgery
The American Society of Anesthesiologists says “yes” Dr. Louis Aronne tells ABC News it’s perfectly OK to stop temporarily if patients have an upcoming surgery.
Mounjaro For Weight Loss: Safety, Side Effects And More
Given the tie between excess weight and type 2 diabetes, a medication that regulates insulin and helps patients lose weight could be doubly beneficial. “Mounjaro
Busting Obesity Myths
Intellihealth docs join podcast to set the record straight Dr. Leon Igel and Dr. Katherine Saunders joined the Just Jenny podcast to clear up common
The Complexities of Weight-Loss Medications
Inspiring Women podcast delves into medical obesity treatment Dr. Katherine Saunders joined Laurie McGraw on the Inspiring Women series of the Women Business Leaders podcast
New pills could soon help with weight loss
In an interview with KNX News On Demand, Dr. Katherine Saunders explains the benefits of Ozempic and Wegovy in pill form, and why the same
