Medical weight loss management programs

The best method for weight management incorporates lifestyle modifications that are sustainable long term. Medication can help, but only when combined with the correct eating plan for your body, better mood, stress, and sleep management, as well as exercise. Medical weight loss programs combine these factors with supervision under a board certified physician, to ensure your weight

The concept of weight management refers to maintaining your goal weight long term. After losing weight, you will need to continue many of the diet and lifestyle modifications you initially made to lose the weight, to keep the weight off. Our doctors can help you with your challenges, continuing to monitor your treatment progress after you reach your goal weight, to ensure sustainability.

You can lose weight online through a platform providing a comprehensive treatment plan, including guidance from a board certified doctor and health coach. This can be done on our platform, which includes virtual visits with a physician to establish treatment goals, prescription medication as medically necessary, and in-app health coaching.

Based on available research, using a comprehensive approach incorporating medications and lifestyle adjustments, you may expect to lose at least 5% of your weight over a 6 month time period and often more. The speed of weight loss depends on many factors, including one’s ability to, by incorporating doctor-suggested lifestyle changes in addition to medication.

Yes, our board certified doctors can prescribe weight loss medications, after conducting an initial consultation online and ordering any necessary evaluations to the lab nearest you. After completing any necessary testing, your doctor will discuss the best medication options for you. It is important to note that medication is only effective in combination with healthy lifestyle changes.

Most branded weight loss medications require prior authorization in order for insurance to cover the cost. Your PlushCare physician and care team will reach out to your insurer on your behalf, and this process can take several business days. If you are denied the prior authorization or do not have health insurance, you may still purchase the medication at the full cash price.

Medical weight loss programs take a scientific approach to weight management. Our board certified doctors customize treatment plans based on each individual’s lifestyle and health conditions. They combine prescription medication, health coaching, and ongoing treatment monitoring to ensure long term success and avoid the possibility of relapse.

Medical weight loss programs are effective because they incorporate dietary and lifestyle changes in addition to effective medication, under supervision of a board-certified doctor. Medication for weight management is an effective component in losing and keeping off weight, but only when complemented by appropriate dietary choices and exercise.

Yes, we are in network with most major insurance providers. You’ll have the option to search for and select your insurance provider when you book an online appointment in order to determine if your insurance is in network.

No, we do not provide evaluations for bariatric surgery. However, PlushCare doctors can assist with pre-surgical weight loss if recommended by your bariatric surgeon, and we can help monitor vitamin levels and routine blood testing after surgery.

Our weight loss program is for people with higher BMIs (25+) with or without weight-related comorbidities such as hypertension, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, or diabetes. We do not treat patients with symptoms of an active eating disorder with weight loss medication, including Bulimia Nervosa, Anorexia Nervosa, or Binge Eating disorder. But don’t worry – even if you aren’t enrolled in the weight loss program, you can still join PlushCare and speak with a doctor about any of your health concerns, including how to prevent weight gain and the development of metabolic disease for those who may be at risk.

Weight loss should begin with healthy lifestyle modifications, including incorporating a healthy diet and regular exercise plan. To learn more about weight loss treatment plans and find the best approach for you, talk to one of our doctors today about your options.

There is scientific evidence that losing 5-10% of your weight can improve many obesity-related conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, and more.