By combining medical oversight with lifestyle-driven clinical care, we help ensure GLP-1s are used safely, effectively, and only when appropriate across your employee population. Our care model includes:
Lifestyle-driven weight management
Improve employee health through clinically led, lifestyle-driven weight management that delivers sustainable outcomes and measurable savings
Cecelia Health helps employers bend the cost curve while improving employee health
Through our national virtual specialty medical practice, we deliver clinician-led, lifestyle-driven care designed to improve outcomes, optimize GLP-1 use, and reduce total cost of care.
The growing employer challenge
As coverage expands and utilization grows, employers are facing new pressures. GLP-1s are transforming healthcare—but when unmanaged, they can create an unsustainable cost trajectory for employers. Prescription volume is accelerating, pharmacy spend is rising, and many members are not achieving durable results. Employers are under pressure to act:
- GLP-1 claims are rising at unprecedented rates, threatening to consume 10–15% of total pharmacy spend
- Early discontinuation due to side effects, lack of guidance, affordability concerns, or poor results creates waste without value
- Wellness coaching alone is insufficient for managing complex medications, comorbidities, and safety
The question is no longer whether to cover GLP-1s—but how to manage them responsibly and sustainably.
A different approach: lifestyle-driven clinical care
Cecelia Health is the only national virtual specialty medical practice delivering integrated, clinician-led weight management programs for individuals on—or considering—GLP-1 therapy.
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Care led by licensed clinicians, including Registered Dietitians, RNs, CDCESs, and specialty providers
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Protocol-guided medication management, titration, and side-effect monitoring
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Integrated support for obesity-related comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, CKD, and sleep apnea
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Close coordination with members’ existing care teams
THE PROOF
Proven results employers can measure
Our weight management programs empower employees to take control of their health—while feeling supported every step of the way—resulting in improved outcomes and real financial impact:
90%
engagement rate sustained over time
93%
member satisfaction
18%
average weight loss
38%
reduction in claims costs through integrated comorbidity management
40%
lower GLP-1 spend through optimized prescribing and reduced waste
Even more compelling: members who discontinue GLP-1s but remain engaged in our lifestyle program maintain 94% of their weight loss after six months—reducing pharmacy spend while preserving outcomes.
How we help employers control costs
Cecelia Health reduces GLP-1 and total cost of care through multiple, clinically sound levers. The result is immediate pharmacy savings and long-term medical cost reduction.
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Participation requirements that naturally filter out low-intent members
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Rx waste reduction through proper dosing, titration, and adherence support
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Clinically appropriate discontinuation when goals are achieved or therapy is ineffective
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Medication avoidance for members who succeed through early lifestyle intervention
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Reduced downstream medical costs by lowering BMI and slowing progression of chronic disease
Turning virtual care into real-life commitment
We are dedicated to transforming chronic care by providing personalized, continuous support that integrates into daily life. Our approach is designed to drive sustainable behavior change alongside medication therapy to maximize GLP-1 value. Program components include:
- Expert GLP-1 side effect and medication management, including initiation, titration, adherence, and clinically appropriate discontinuation
- Evidence-based Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) delivered by dedicated Registered Dietitians
- Behavioral and lifestyle support to address habits, motivation, and plateaus
- Physical activity guidance and remote monitoring
- Ongoing management of cardiometabolic comorbidities
- Live and asynchronous virtual care with omnichannel access
Easy for employees. Hassle-free for employers.
Our programs are designed to work in the real world. This is a benefit employees value—and actually use.
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Why leading employers choose us
If your organization is looking for a smarter, more sustainable way to manage GLP-1 spend while improving outcomes, Cecelia Health delivers.
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Over 15 years of experience delivering clinically led chronic care as a national virtual specialty medical practice
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Deep expertise in GLP-1s, obesity, and related cardiometabolic conditions since 2016
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Proven ability to balance cost containment with employee health
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A compliant, evidence-based model built for today’s GLP-1 reality and tomorrow’s expanding indications
Ready to take control of GLP-1 costs?
Let’s discuss a clinically sound strategy that supports employee health and delivers measurable value for your organization.