Is Semaglutide Banned?
Family care practices, medical spas, and plastic surgeons looking to implement weight management programs generally understand the importance of implementing the right medications and supplements into their programs   . What is Semaglutide? First, it is important to understand what semaglutide is and how it helps practices in their weight management programs. Semaglutide is without […]
Setting Up a Weight Management Program for Your Family Practice
Weight management programs are becoming more popular among family practices, providing patients with a structured, medically supported solution to achieve their health goals. These programs are highly beneficial for patients who participate in them, and also provide significant advantages to the family practices that incorporate them. Research and analysis by the CDC indicates that 71% […]
Provider-to-consumer (PTC) vs Direct-to-consumer (DTC) healthcare model
The direct-to-consumer (DTC) model of healthcare may be the future of healthcare delivery in regards to consumer access and potentially reducing bureaucracy. And while the benefits are real, so are the serious drawbacks, specifically continuity of care. But there is a model that includes all of the upside but none of the downsides associated with […]
If providers weren’t convinced before, the Change Healthcare cyberattack should convince them to start a cash-based weight management program [video]
If you as a provider weren’t already “over” health insurance reimbursement, maybe the Change Healthcare cyber attack will push you over the edge and force you to make a “change” in your practice. The Problem with Insurance-based medical practices Since Change Healthcare is an intermediary between your EMR’s billing system or the patient’s insurance […]
What is a Turnkey Weight Management Solution and Why is it the Best Option for Your Practice?
It has been well established that weight management programs are extremely beneficial, not only for the patients who find amazing success meeting their goals, but for the practices and medical spas that implement them. These programs help patients find accountability, develop knowledge, and implement discipline through a program designed by experts that can help with […]
Are we all obesity medicine doctors now?
Providers considering offering weight loss medications to their existing or new patients may be reluctant if they’re not obesity medicine specialists. However, those providers may be more comfortable moving in that direction if they heard a recent routable discussion on Medscape. In this webinar, an obesity medicine specialist, a family practitioner, an endocrinologist and one […]
Who Can Administer Semaglutide Treatments?
With semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) increasing in popularity when used for weight loss treatment, questions often arise concerning how to obtain semaglutide, and where patients can go to partake in the treatment. While some states have strict guidelines and even bans on semaglutide, most states follow typical procedures and regulations when it comes to this type […]
Is Semaglutide the Best Weight Loss Option on the Market?
According to the United Stated Food Research & Action Center, 39.6% of American adults are obese. Additionally, 31.6% of American adults are overweight, leading to a staggering 71% of Americans who essentially are above their ideal weight. Changes in diet and exercise are often needed for individuals that find themselves in the obese categor. But […]
$250,000 PER MONTH with a Provider to Consumer (PTC) model for weight management
We currently have a booming weight management program in our practice. Bringing in over $250,000 per month. But how did a plastic surgery practice specializing in body contouring procedures like tummy tucks and Mommy Makeovers find ourselves in the middle of the GLP1 tsunami? Background It all started two years ago. We were […]
Compounding Pharmacies and Semaglutide
With the rise of semaglutide, originally patented and packaged as Ozempic® for type 2 diabetes, a new wave of weight loss treatments has begun. Semaglutide helps to slow the emptying of the stomach, as well as suppress hunger, the combination of which allows the user to avoid overeating and therefore lose weight consistently. Practitioners implement […]