Obesity program provides cost-effective specialty care and manages GLP-1 trends
Nearly 70% of people with excess weight don’t receive care that follows clinical guidelines. Almost half of those folks now turn to GLP-1s as a first-line treatment, leading to less sustainable outcomes and rising healthcare costs.
Employers are partnering with Vida to change that. By improving access to obesity specialty care—including medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and anti-obesity medications (AOMs)—Vida helps organizations manage costs and deliver better results.
With personalized support from physicians, registered dietitians, and health coaches, most members choose more affordable alternatives to GLP-1s, creating sustainable solutions for employers and employees alike.
Employers’ key priorities
Open access to obesity specialty care, including medical nutrition therapy and medications
Reduce healthcare costs for members with obesity and related conditions
Deliver member-friendly alternatives to onerous prior authorization processes
About the program
Vida matches every member with a care team to develop a personalized plan, adjusting the level of care based on changing needs. Employers can implement Vida as the sole prescriber of AOMs (including GLP-1s) or a preferred prescriber among many, streamlining prior authorization for a better member experience.
Most members find alternatives to GLP-1s
Members stick with the program
88%
regularly interact with a Vida coach
1-in-4
members use Vida every day
50%
of members complete at least 3 dietitian consults
80%
stay in the program for at least 6 months
The flexibility Vida offers — balancing GLP-1 prescriptions with cost-effective alternatives — has allowed us to meet our obesity management goals while staying within budget.
– HR leader
