Lisa Stashak, RPh’s Post

The general discourse around weight is often dominated by shame instead of science, leading to unhelpful assumptions, sweeping generalizations, and adversarial conduct. It bears repeating: the best way to understand how to serve a community is to ask them about their experiences, listen, and incorporate their insights into your plans. In partnership with our wonderful colleagues at Klick, we asked thousands of patients about weight and learned that: - Unsurprisingly, younger people are more likely to say their weight affects their mental health, and women are more likely to experience negative mental and emotional effects of higher weight - Interest in financial support for weight management options is higher among higher BMI cohorts - Many patients are the ones to initiate discussions about weight in appointments -- and regardless of who initiates, most patients who have a conversation about weight with a provider are comfortable in those discussions - 1 in 10 patients with BMIs of 27 or higher trusts social media influencers for information about weight management (I have thoughts...) - Fewer than 1 in 7 patients who report being concerned with their weight worked with their provider on a comprehensive plan to address those concerns It is my hope that this data helps bring nuance and shed light on how weight management topics can be thoughtfully crafted and delivered. Shout-out to Kristin Tolbert, Amy Gomez, Ph.D. , Dhananjai Seth, Stella Sechopoulos and Carly Helfand for the care, diligence, and thought that went into this report.

Obesity is a complex and chronic condition that affects more than 40% of adults in the U.S. With #obesity rates on the rise, it’s imperative that we understand the diverse needs and priorities of this patient group. That’s why we partnered with Klick to conduct a survey to better understand the healthcare experiences of people with obesity, including how they feel they are perceived by care teams and how the industry can better serve their healthcare needs. Explore the comprehensive survey results in the full report: https://bit.ly/3KsU4wg

Obesity concerns a lot of the population, including physicians. Can that be overlooked? Read more about the subject in our blog: https://lnkd.in/gXhGKwvj #medicalschoollife #medschoolmotivation #medschoolproblems #medschoollife #medschoolnotes #medschoolmemes #medschoolbound #medicalschoolmemes #medschooldadjokes

Obesity is a widespread health concern in the United States across all age groups, even seniors, and can strongly interfere with one’s efforts towards healthy aging. So should Medicare cover weight-loss drugs to help Americans over 65 shed those unwanted pounds? According to seniors, the answer is a resounding ‘yes’. In a recent survey of 50-80-year-olds, 76% of respondents believe that Medicare should cover medications like Ozempic that have shown to be effective in weight loss studies. Read below for more information on this fascinating survey. https://hubs.li/Q02dnycF0 #Medicare #USNewsandWorldReport #weightloss

Obesity is a widespread health concern in the United States across all age groups, even seniors, and can strongly interfere with one’s efforts towards healthy aging. So should Medicare cover weight-loss drugs to help Americans over 65 shed those unwanted pounds? According to seniors, the answer is a resounding ‘yes’. In a recent survey of 50-80-year-olds, 76% of respondents believe that Medicare should cover medications like Ozempic that have shown to be effective in weight loss studies. Read below for more information on this fascinating survey. https://hubs.li/Q02dngrg0 #Medicare #USNewsandWorldReport #weightloss

Obesity is a widespread health concern in the United States across all age groups, even seniors, and can strongly interfere with one’s efforts towards healthy aging. So should Medicare cover weight-loss drugs to help Americans over 65 shed those unwanted pounds? According to seniors, the answer is a resounding ‘yes’. In a recent survey of 50-80-year-olds, 76% of respondents believe that Medicare should cover medications like Ozempic that have shown to be effective in weight loss studies. Read below for more information on this fascinating survey. https://hubs.li/Q02dnhbW0 #Medicare #USNewsandWorldReport #weightloss

It's so true that 'a rising tide lifts all boats,' and in this case, more media attention and resources dedicated to tackling obesity means greater benefits for all patients.    There is still a long way to go. It's important to remember that just like no two people are exactly alike, no two cases of obesity are the same. Each patient requires a unique approach to treatment, and the more options available, the better chance we have at successfully addressing this ongoing health crisis.   I encourage you to read George Hampton's article in MM+M on how companies like Currax are offering patients unique treatment options for obesity that are both effective and affordable.    https://bit.ly/4aqlcXV   #PatientAccess #Affordability #ObesityTreatments

The @ObesityPolicyEngagementNetwork(OPEN) White Paper ‘The need for a strategic, system-wide approach to obesity care’, outlines recent results from our global survey of healthcare professionals and healthcare decision makers across 8 countries. The research uncovers the current levels of knowledge and perceptions of obesity and how this impacts decision making and delivery of care. The OPEN Working Group are calling for action to improve policy and practices for the benefit of those living with obesity. To learn more and to access the full whitepaper, please visit https://buff.ly/477VfLL #Obesity #ObesityPolicy #WorldObesityDay

When talking about bias we always seem to mention race first, but bias is widespread. Let's look at stigma bias. ✔️ Stigma and bias can impact the treatment of obese patients. Consider the following example: The clinical complexity of obesity may be overlooked when a healthcare provider oversimplifies and assumes that patients cannot conform to recommended lifestyle changes such as modifying their diet or exercising. The provider may also incorrectly attribute other health issues to the obesity instead of investigating other potential causes, thus delaying diagnoses and treatment. Bias occurs when we discriminate against a particular group— Either consciously through explicit preconceived ideas, assumptions, or stereotypes, or inadvertently through data skewed towards a particular population segment - bias occurs. #AIBias #AlgorithmicBias #HealthEquity #InclusiveHealthcare #patientcare

Tune in to this Population Health Perspectives series for insight from Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES, FCCP on the challenges and advantages with integrating continuous glucose monitoring into diabetes management programs from a payer point of view. Watch Here: https://bit.ly/3UTFfrt #ManagedCare #Diabetes Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES