The Rise of Weight Loss Medications: A Healthcare Trend

Healthcare is complicated, and most people don’t think about it until they need it.
In this episode, Dr. James Wantuck, Associate Chief Medical Officer at Accolade, shares his motivation for entering the healthcare field-a desire to have a significant impact on people's lives and delves into the rising popularity of weight management medications, particularly GLP-1s, and the challenges employers face in providing coverage.
James shares the results of an extensive survey conducted by Accolade, highlighting the demand for these medications and their potential as a recruitment and retention tool for employees. Finally, Dr. Wantuck emphasizes the importance of the doctor-patient relationship in designing individualized weight management programs and addresses the current medication shortage.
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