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While many payors are still evaluating whether to cover GLP-1s, new research suggests a different question: what happens when members stop taking them? A recent study from Washington University School of Medicine found that people who remained off GLP-1 therapy for two years faced a 22% higher risk of heart attack, stroke and death compared with those who stayed on treatment.    The weight that comes back is easy to see. The rise in cardiometabolic risk and the costs that can follow are not. For employers and health plans, it's a reminder that coverage is only part of the equation. Members need support that helps them build healthy habits and sustain progress, whether medication remains part of their journey or not. Sustainable outcomes depend on more than access alone. #WeightManagement #GLP1 #CardiometabolicHealth #PopulationHealth #BenefitsStrategy    Source: Washington University School of Medicine. Stopping Ozempic may raise heart attack and stroke risk. Published September 21, 2026. Retrieved September 29, 2026, from ScienceDaily.

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For years, the weight management conversation has focused on what members lose. Our survey suggests it may be just as important to look at what they gain. More energy. More confidence. More freedom to do the things that matter most. The member experience offers a valuable reminder for payors: sustainable weight management is about helping people build habits, confidence and momentum they can carry forward. Swipe for key insights ➡️ #WeightManagement #GLP1s #MemberOutcomes 

Mistie made a decision that changed the course of her health.    After years of trying to lose weight on her own, she chose to ask for support. What followed wasn't just medication. It was encouragement, guidance, and a caring team that stood beside her as she built healthier habits she could carry forward with confidence.    As the discussion around weight management continues to evolve, payors are looking for ways to improve member health outcomes—whether they're on anti-obesity medication or not. Mistie's story highlights why a comprehensive approach matters, helping members build the skills and habits that support better health beyond the prescription. #WeightManagement #MemberStory #GLP1s  

What if we started viewing weight management as an essential part of women's health? From pregnancy and postpartum to perimenopause and menopause, women experience life stages that can influence weight, wellbeing and long-term health outcomes. Yet support is often disconnected from the realities women face every day. Our latest white paper explores why a more personalized, life-stage approach matters. And because women represent 76% of CVS Weight Management program participants, their experiences offer important insights into what effective, personalized support should look like. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/d3Reud_i #WomensHealth #WeightManagement #PayorSolutions

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Janelle didn't need more information. She needed support that fit her life, and her story is something payors should take note of. Working with a registered dietitian, she identified the challenges that had been standing in her way and focused on changes she could realistically stick with. That's what makes diabetes programs effective. Not simply providing clinical recommendations, but helping members turn those recommendations into habits that fit their lives and their goals. #TransformDiabetesCare #PopulationHealth #DiabetesAwareness

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For many people, weight management isn't a 12-week challenge. It's a journey that can span years or even decades. Our latest survey captured the lived experiences of over 500 participants in the CVS Weight Management® program, offering an important reminder: success isn't just defined by a number on the scale. It's reflected in how people feel, function, and engage in their daily lives. When members receive personalized, whole-person support, the impact can extend far beyond weight loss—to confidence, mobility, energy, and quality of life. Read what members say success looks like and why it may be time to redefine how we measure it.  https://lnkd.in/gxtfejWt  #WeightLossInsights #PayorSolutions #GLP1s

How does a weight management program reduce payor costs? How do I know which employees or members are eligible? What are the keys to an effective program?     If you’re a payor with these kinds of questions, you’re not alone. And CVS Weight Management® can help remove the confusion. It gives your members personalized support, so they’re able to create better lifestyle habits. Eat healthier meals. Get the right exercise plan.    It all helps lead to sustainable success for them and cost control for you through a program that delivers 5:1 observed ROI*.    Swipe below and get answers to more common questions about the program--or visit https://lnkd.in/gCNP94KZ to learn more.   #PayorSolutions #WeightManagement #GLP1s #CostControl    *5:1 ROI: Observed from gross savings from Weight Management program across medical and pharmacy cost savings. Actual savings may vary.